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Perspective

Apr. 8, 2009

Time to Pay the Piper

Terrestial radio remains the major holdout among those who believe U.S. artists and performers shouldn't be compensated for their talents, writes Paul Menes.

By Paul Menes

I have it on very good authority that the Pied Piper's performance (I've been an entertainment lawyer for a long time) is what enticed the rats to follow him out of Ireland. (He got the gig because U2 was on tour.) The services of this performer were invaluable to the people of Ireland. On the other hand, the rats weren't so happy. The piper was compensated handsomely for his performance services. If the technology existed, he no doubt would have recorded ...

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