There’s something downright refreshing about Sony’s crappy treatment of bands they represent (Cheap Trick, Allman Brothers) that’s in line with how they view those of us who buy their music. It shouldn’t come as any surprise that a record company which decides to sue thousands of customers would attempt to underpay those very artists on their label.
It’s great to see Cheap Trick and the Allman Brothers stand up for their rights. The crux of the suit appears to hinge on how a “sale” or “license” is defined within Sony’s contract with online music services such as iTunes and Napster.
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