Saturday, September 19, 2009
REMEMBERING BOB MARLEY
REGGAE HISTORY (SEPTEMBER) In September 1980, on the eve of a 60-date tour with Stevie Wonder, reggae icon Bob Marley went out for a run in Central Park and collapsed. Less than eight months later he was dead.
Friday, September 11, 2009
REMEMBERING: Peter McIntosh/Peter Tosh - Murdered Sept. 11, 1987 at his home in Kingston, Jamaica. AND Free I (Jeff Dixon) got shot on Sept 11, 1987 at Peter Tosh's home in Kingston, Jamaica.
Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh (18 October 1944 – 11 September 1987) was a reggae musician who was a member of The Wailers who then went on to have a successful solo career and a trailblazer for the Rastafari movement.
Peter grew up in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica. He stood out because of his height at 6 feet, 3 inches. He was known for his temper and sarcasm which always kept him in trouble. His sharp tongue and no hold back attitude earned him the nickname Steppin' Razor a song written by his mentor, Joe Higgs. Tosh began to sing and learn guitar at a very young age, and was inspired by the American radio stations that he listened to on his radio.
REMEMBERING: Early B (Earlando Neil) - The Doctor, shot accidentally at the Windsor Cricket Club, Dorchester, Massachusetts, Sept 11, 1994.
Earlando Arrington Neil, better known by his stage name Early B, was an early dancehall and reggae deejay whose lyrics had a cultural bent, noted mainly in his hits Visit of King Selassie, History of Jamaica and Wheely Wheely, the latter an ode to bicycle-riding in Jamaica.
Earlando was born into a poor family and left a promising school career at age seventeen to support his mother and two brothers. He first worked as a machine clerk but within a year was elevated to acting supervisor position.
Neil began performing live on Soul Imperial Hi-Fi alongside his young apprentice, Wild Apache (aka Super Cat). He earned his stage name as a result of his reputation for arriving to shows early, thus gaining the name Early Bird, then finally Early B. Early B played on King Majesty Set. This sound played all over the parish of St. Thomas. In the evenings he dragged the young Supercat out of his yard in Kingston to the countryside where they performed on King Majesty for almost a year. The owner of King Majesty was a manager in the sugar cane industry and unfortunately was unable to run the sound system during harvest time. Frustration boiled over for "Cat" and Early B who both had ambitions to make it big in the business. Their first chance for this came with Killamanjaro.
After Killamanjaro made a name for themselves Early B acquired a new nickname - The Doctor. He had endless queues of patients as "Jaro" came of age and established itself as one of the top sets, ranking amongst the legends of the sound world such as Gemini, Black Scorpio, Lee's Unlimited, Volcano and the mighty King Sturgav.
Early B was in constant demand as a recording artist scoring hits such as Gaterman Get Fraid, Wheel Wheely (also called One Wheely Wheely), Sunday Dish, and Learn Fe Drive. His next step towards the top was a move to the United States where he continued to be a dancehall favorite. Early B's deejay career brought him to other sound systems as well, including the African Star sound system in Toronto, Canada and Crystal Blue Flames Sound in New York City.
Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh (18 October 1944 – 11 September 1987) was a reggae musician who was a member of The Wailers who then went on to have a successful solo career and a trailblazer for the Rastafari movement.
Peter grew up in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica. He stood out because of his height at 6 feet, 3 inches. He was known for his temper and sarcasm which always kept him in trouble. His sharp tongue and no hold back attitude earned him the nickname Steppin' Razor a song written by his mentor, Joe Higgs. Tosh began to sing and learn guitar at a very young age, and was inspired by the American radio stations that he listened to on his radio.
REMEMBERING: Early B (Earlando Neil) - The Doctor, shot accidentally at the Windsor Cricket Club, Dorchester, Massachusetts, Sept 11, 1994.
Earlando Arrington Neil, better known by his stage name Early B, was an early dancehall and reggae deejay whose lyrics had a cultural bent, noted mainly in his hits Visit of King Selassie, History of Jamaica and Wheely Wheely, the latter an ode to bicycle-riding in Jamaica.
Earlando was born into a poor family and left a promising school career at age seventeen to support his mother and two brothers. He first worked as a machine clerk but within a year was elevated to acting supervisor position.
Neil began performing live on Soul Imperial Hi-Fi alongside his young apprentice, Wild Apache (aka Super Cat). He earned his stage name as a result of his reputation for arriving to shows early, thus gaining the name Early Bird, then finally Early B. Early B played on King Majesty Set. This sound played all over the parish of St. Thomas. In the evenings he dragged the young Supercat out of his yard in Kingston to the countryside where they performed on King Majesty for almost a year. The owner of King Majesty was a manager in the sugar cane industry and unfortunately was unable to run the sound system during harvest time. Frustration boiled over for "Cat" and Early B who both had ambitions to make it big in the business. Their first chance for this came with Killamanjaro.
After Killamanjaro made a name for themselves Early B acquired a new nickname - The Doctor. He had endless queues of patients as "Jaro" came of age and established itself as one of the top sets, ranking amongst the legends of the sound world such as Gemini, Black Scorpio, Lee's Unlimited, Volcano and the mighty King Sturgav.
Early B was in constant demand as a recording artist scoring hits such as Gaterman Get Fraid, Wheel Wheely (also called One Wheely Wheely), Sunday Dish, and Learn Fe Drive. His next step towards the top was a move to the United States where he continued to be a dancehall favorite. Early B's deejay career brought him to other sound systems as well, including the African Star sound system in Toronto, Canada and Crystal Blue Flames Sound in New York City.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
REASONS WHY MUSIC MAGAZINES ARE DYING
A few weeks ago my friend was sadden with losing another one of her subscriptions like most of us, to which none of it was her fault.
Simone this is for you.
The extinct of these magazines is due to the decline in advertising revenue coupled with the growth of free online music media that most of us - mainly the youth thrive on.
1. There are fewer superstars, and the same musicians show up on every magazine cover. (Can we say Beyonce, Rhianna, Lil Wayne, JayZ, etc.)
2. Music magazines have less to offer music lovers, and music lovers need them less than ever anyway.
3. Music magazines were an early version of social networking. But now there's this thing called "social networking".
So these are the reasons why our cherished magazines are being placed in the time capsule.
Simone this is for you.
The extinct of these magazines is due to the decline in advertising revenue coupled with the growth of free online music media that most of us - mainly the youth thrive on.
1. There are fewer superstars, and the same musicians show up on every magazine cover. (Can we say Beyonce, Rhianna, Lil Wayne, JayZ, etc.)
2. Music magazines have less to offer music lovers, and music lovers need them less than ever anyway.
3. Music magazines were an early version of social networking. But now there's this thing called "social networking".
So these are the reasons why our cherished magazines are being placed in the time capsule.
S. Korea New Copyright Law "3 Strikes" Rule Causes Uproar Among Bloggers and Internet Companies
S. Korea New Copyright Law Causes Uproar Among Bloggers and Internet Companies.
South Korea sees itself as one of the most technology savvy countries in the world.
The National Assembly passed the new anti-file sharing provision, suggested by the ruling Grand National Party, following a close vote April 1, despite protests from Internet companies and civil liberties advocates that it could threaten the freedom of expression on the Internet.
Lawmakers also passed another bill backed by the government that would require the strengthening of the users real name verification on all Web sites.
According to the copyright law, the government has the power to shutdown an online message board for six months after the site is warned for a third time and to delete pirated content as well as to prevent its movement.
In addition to the "three strikes" rule, Internet users who repeatedly upload copyrighted content without permission could lose their Internet accounts.
Supporters of the law, including the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), the country's broadcasting and telecommunications regulator, claim that stronger measures are needed to cope with the country's online piracy problems.
South Korea sees itself as one of the most technology savvy countries in the world.
The National Assembly passed the new anti-file sharing provision, suggested by the ruling Grand National Party, following a close vote April 1, despite protests from Internet companies and civil liberties advocates that it could threaten the freedom of expression on the Internet.
Lawmakers also passed another bill backed by the government that would require the strengthening of the users real name verification on all Web sites.
According to the copyright law, the government has the power to shutdown an online message board for six months after the site is warned for a third time and to delete pirated content as well as to prevent its movement.
In addition to the "three strikes" rule, Internet users who repeatedly upload copyrighted content without permission could lose their Internet accounts.
Supporters of the law, including the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), the country's broadcasting and telecommunications regulator, claim that stronger measures are needed to cope with the country's online piracy problems.
WAYS FOR COMPOSERS AND WRITERS OF MUSIC TO GENERATE INCOME
SYNCHRONIZATION - movies, tv, advertising, computer games.
Rate: range from gratis to be high six figures.
Says Who? Negotiated between publishers and those licensing music.
Other Special uses like toys, promotional campaigns, karaoke, and other products.
Rate: Vary. Could be a flat fee, or an ongoing royalty tied to product sales.
Says Who? Negotiated between publishers and those licensing the songs.
MECHANICALS - from sales of any sound recording, whether on an album or single.
Rate: 9.1 cents per copy for any song under five minutes in length.
Says Who? Library of Congress. The rate is adjusted periodically.
PERFORMANCE ROYALTIES -public performance of the song, on radio, tv or in a restaurant or elevator.
Rate: Vary, depending on amount, length, and type of use. Network, TV, beats, an elevator.
Says Who?: Negotiated between the performing rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC) and those using music in a public venue.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Performance Rights Bill Passes Through Judiciary Committee
Thank you to everyone who took the time to call their Members of Congress and friends to call in support of the Performance Rights Act over the past couple of days. I am so excited to report that the House Judiciary Committee favorably reported the legislation yesterday by a vote of 21-9. This is a momentous occasion for musicians everywhere and one step closer to achieving our goal of getting performers paid for radio play.
While this is a great victory, our work is far from over. We must keep spreading the word about our campaign and gaining the support of artists all over the country.
On to the Senate - we go.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
While this is a great victory, our work is far from over. We must keep spreading the word about our campaign and gaining the support of artists all over the country.
On to the Senate - we go.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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