On 22 Feb 2002 at 8:02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I was just reading this AM in the Rolling Stone about the RAC > (Recording Artists Coalition), headed by Don Henley & Sheryl Crow. > They're taking on the RIAA and some of the oppressive contract > language that gives the record companies control of the recordings > based on the "artist for hire" clauses in most contracts. > > The RAC is having a series of pre-Grammy concerts to try and draw > support for their cause. Henley says the problem has been that artists > have never been united or had a lobby, so they become easy prey for > the suits.
Henley deserves high kudos for his work with RAC. He has essentially stated that he knows that his efforts could mean the end of his commercial career but he doesn't care. He has lobbied the California legislature to eliminate the seven year statute and he has rallied significant support. Courtney Love and the Dixie Chicks are also taking huge chances by remaining firm and not settling their law suits. > > Don't know if this is good or bad. I'm encouraged by artists like > Jonatha and Ani who start up their own labels, but I'd imagine that's > tough to crank up. > It is tough to crank up, but it's not impossible and the environment for independents right now is very good. Brenda n.p.: Groovetech/Seattle
