In a message dated 6/17/01 3:38:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Yes, these two, along with Ani D. who is the original successful indie
artist because she never was signed to a label (both Aimee & Jonatha got
dropped from labels before they went indie), there are many other well known
artists who now have their own labels (Prince, Emmylou), & zillions of
lesser known acts making their way as indie artists. As Brenda mentioned,
Courtney L is fighting to get out of her contract.
>>
Not to mention the Grateful Dead, whose efforts to set up their own label and
distribution lines precede any of those mentioned.
Paul I