Bankrupted by cover songs

[Stormwatch]

Because his place features local musicians and covers are rare, he didn't think he had to pay the musicians and publishers group an estimated $2,000 to cover performances of copyrighted tunes.

But the owners of the songs, including Wonder and Hendrix's estate, say he does.

Now they're suing Dorr for copyright infringement - and they're seeking payment of between $750 and $30,000 for each song, along with attorney fees.

"It's basically going to bankrupt me and put me out of business," Dorr said this morning. "I can't afford the lawyer and the fees. It's going to close me down."

full story here

[Juan]

Because his place features local musicians and covers are rare, he didn't think he had to pay the musicians and publishers group an estimated $2,000 to cover performances of copyrighted tunes.

But the owners of the songs, including Wonder and Hendrix's estate, say he does.

Now they're suing Dorr for copyright infringement - and they're seeking payment of between $750 and $30,000 for each song, along with attorney fees.

"It's basically going to bankrupt me and put me out of business," Dorr said this morning. "I can't afford the lawyer and the fees. It's going to close me down."

full story here

Who? What?

[Roofus]

Good. Music piracy is wrong.

[butters]

Why are they suing him? They should be suing the band.

[Nick]

Why are they suing anyone?

[melancholy]

Hey, as long as the billion dollar music industry get their $6000, who cares if they have to put a family on the streets, right? Oh, wait, I think I hear somebody out in their garage practicing 'Stairway to Heaven' on their guitar. I guess I better call the cops...