Watch George Harrison, John Fogerty and Bob Dylan Jam in 1987 – GuitarPlayer.com
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Burton Cummings recovering from several injuries suffered in L.A. car crash | CBC News
Canadian music icon Burton Cummings says he is recovering from several injuries he suffered in a car crash last Sunday in Los Angeles. Source: Burton Cummings recovering from several injuries suffered in L.A. car crash | CBC News
Streaming surge electrifies music industry
Streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music now account for the majority of music consumption, according to industry figures that also show a continuing vinyl revival. Wrangling over dividing the spoils of the streaming boom continue, particularly over the fees YouTube pays labels and the way artists are paid for individual streams on Spotify…
Spotify Hit With $1.6 Billion Copyright Lawsuit Over Tom Petty, Weezer, Neil Young Songs | Hollywood Reporter
Last May, Spotify came to a proposed $43 million settlement to resolve a class action from songwriters led by David Lowery and Melissa Ferrick. The plaintiffs in that case had alleged that Spotify hasn’t adequately paid mechanical licenses for song compositions. Not everyone was satisfied by the settlement, which must still be approved by a judge….
Cities can create conditions for live music to thrive | Toronto Star
“Cities that want to attract diverse, thriving populations should look at creative musical culture in new ways and take steps to create conditions for live music to thrive or even continue: Municipalities must bring culture groups together to find ways to better distribute development charges so live music venues can benefit. Music venues should be…
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Noel And Liam Gallagher Have Apparently Made Up – Stereogum
Not again! Source: Noel And Liam Gallagher Have Apparently Made Up – Stereogum
Trumpeter backing Rufus Wainwright storms offstage over political comment – Blog | q | CBC Radio
The Canadian was performing with the Minnesota Orchestra, but one musician didn’t take kindly to his remarks. Give’em hell Rufus!!!! Source: Trumpeter backing Rufus Wainwright storms offstage over political comment – Blog | q | CBC Radio
Ginger Baker Beats Burglars Senseless. Sodomizes 1 with Walking Stick.
Kent, England – Ginger Baker the legendary drummer of ‘Cream’ arrived home to surprise two burglars ransacking his home in Kent England. The 2 men identified later by Police are Nigel Fawlty 32, and Basil Thatcher 27. Baker age 76, long known for his vicious temper and surly attitude, attacked the two men, knocking them…
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What Björk’s Cryptocurrency-Paired Album Means For The Music Industry
Source: What Björk’s Cryptocurrency-Paired Album Means For The Music Industry Given the above, there’s no question that blockchain will revolutionize the music industry in a powerful way, and it’s very possible that in a few years we’ll look back on this moment as the pivotal intersection point. Only time will tell.