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  john dixon (john_dixon) 3-Pundit Username: john_dixon Post Number: 34 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.58.196.3 |
The governor of my state, South Carolina, today signed a bill into law that prevents bogus groups from playing here. Performers can claim an affiliation with a classic group only if at least one member recorded with the original group. We've had quite a problem with that in the case of beach music bands; there must be a half dozen touring units known as the Drifters, not to mention multiple sets of Coasters, Platters, etc. The law also protects groups by requiring performers that DON'T have an original member to label live performances as a TRIBUTE. I'm sure all of us, as fans of these original trailblazing r&b outfits, applaud this measure and hope it will be passed in other states soon. The news release said that this was the first law of its type in the country. Is this true? I have hard time believing that South Carolina would be first at anything. | ||
Tony Russi (tony_russi) 3-Pundit Username: tony_russi Post Number: 37 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.18.59.107 |
Hats off to South Carolina & its Governor. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 5-Doyen Username: soul_sister Post Number: 205 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.73.160.101 |
Yipee! Good, I hope other states will follow suit. S.S. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 5-Doyen Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 321 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
HERE, HERE!!!! The only way that this practice should be condoned, is if it's done with the express consent of one of the originals. This law is long overdue, way overdue. I'm glad to see that someone's come to their senses. John, thanks for providing that info, it's music to my heart. Juice | ||
Ritchie (ritchie) 4-Laureate Username: ritchie Post Number: 96 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 62.254.0.32 |
I guess the Ink Spots won't be visiting S.C. ;o) | ||
Kevin Goins - KevGo (kevgo) 4-Laureate Username: kevgo Post Number: 75 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.115.136.66 |
Ditto the current "Marvelettes" & "Vogues"!!! These folks won't have a prayer once they cross the S.C. border! Congrats to the state of South Carolina for this bold move. Now it's New York's turn..... Kevin Goins - KevGo | ||
ralph (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 103 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.61 |
Let's hope all states follow suit on this long over-due ruling. | ||
Ritchie (ritchie) 4-Laureate Username: ritchie Post Number: 97 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 62.254.0.32 |
You know, matters like this are much easier here in England - we have one set of laws that apply to the whole country  | ||
Fred (fred) 2-Debutant Username: fred Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.138 |
I was involved in the "Truth In Rock" initiative and helped draft the legislation that would have created a Federally chartered organization to protect the rights of authentic performers against impostor groups. The charter provisions were pulled from the final bill at the last minute in a switch engineered by the RIAA that resulted in the "secret" passage of a provision that turned all sound recordings into works-for-hire (thus preventing artists from ever being able to reclaim copyrights in the recordings). That ugly provision was eventually rescinded, but sadly the "Truth In Rock" provisions were never revived. It is good to see that South Carolina picked up the torch, and I hope other states follow suit. Talk to your local representatives. There is a consumer protection law in Tennessee (and I am sure in a number of other states) that requires someone selling appliances to tell potential buyers if the machine includes replacement parts. I convinced one County Attorney to file a complaint against an impostor group based on this law, but we ran out of time before the group performed. | ||
Vonnie (vonnie) 3-Pundit Username: vonnie Post Number: 51 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.138 |
I think that is great, the public should not be duped into spending money on these bogus groups. This is a step in the right direction, the next thing that should be done is to get back royalties for the artists that never received their correct accounting and monies. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 5-Doyen Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 370 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Damn, just when I was going to start my new version of The Spinners, y'all bring me this bad news. I had pictures printed up & everything. Man, I'm crushed!!!! It's a shame. Wait, that sounds like a good title for a song!! ; ) Juice |
