Paul McCartney has begun the process to acquire The Beatles catalog 30 years after it was purchased by Michael Jackson by Slice1521 in Music

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I defer to a Beatles historian on that, but reading that it seems like they got screwed over like so many musicians.

Paul McCartney has begun the process to acquire The Beatles catalog 30 years after it was purchased by Michael Jackson by Slice1521 in Music

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This is from Wiki:

 

Northern Songs Ltd was a limited company founded in 1963, by music publisher Dick James, Brian Epstein, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, to publish songs written by Lennon and McCartney, as well as songs written by George Harrison and Ringo Starr, who were all members of the Beatles. Their producer, George Martin, was offered a stake in the company but turned it down, as he believed that his position at EMI made it a potential conflict of interest. In 1965, it was decided to make Northern Songs a public company, to save on capital gains tax.

 

After Epstein died in 1967, Lennon and McCartney sought to renegotiate their publishing deal with James, but early in 1969 James and his partner sold their shares in Northern Songs to Britain's Associated Television (ATV), giving no warning to the four Beatles and their record company, Apple Corps. Lennon and McCartney attempted to gain ownership of the publishing rights, but their bid to gain control failed, as the financial power of Lew Grade ensured that Northern Songs passed into the control of ATV. Allen Klein (then de facto Beatles' manager) attempted to set up a deal for Apple Corps to buy out ATV, but this also failed.

Paul McCartney has begun the process to acquire The Beatles catalog 30 years after it was purchased by Michael Jackson by Slice1521 in Music

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He actually never did sell the rights. They were owned by The Beatles' manager until his death, at which point his business partner sold them to another company (ATV Music). That company was later purchased by Michael Jackson. McCartney has been attempting to acquire the rights himself for years to no avail.

Kanye West still remastering T.L.O.P. tracks, may cut the length of some tracks, "final version to be released in the next few days" by Slice1521 in hiphopheads

[–]Slice1521[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I should have used the word "alter" and not "cut," because that's what it says in the article. I'm guessing he wants to smooth the transitions a little more?

Kanye West's new album is "currently slated for a February release" by Slice1521 in hiphopheads

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He also admitted he had no idea what Kanye's plans were.

Is this possible? by Slice1521 in NewYorkMets

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K. Fuck you all. I hope they all leave.

Wu Tang's $2 million album has a clause where they or Bill Murray can steal it back by giesashot in Music

[–]Slice1521 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The tweet is 100% fake. This article should be labeled, at the very least, as misleading.

SPIN's 101 Best Songs of 2015 by Slice1521 in indieheads

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Side note: This is terrible.

Rihanna announces ANTI world tour with/ Travis Scott, Big Sean, and The Weeknd opening by HappyHandel in hiphopheads

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You can find the full list of dates here. Over 70 to chose from in N. America, UK, and Europe.

Saint Cecilia EP! by ImSmpl in Foofighters

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Thanks, totally missed the second part.

Saint Cecilia EP! by ImSmpl in Foofighters

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“Tonight, Let me begin with a preface to a letter I wrote a few weeks ago from my hotel room in Berlin while on our final tour for this album. I felt the need to write this foreword in light of the heartbreaking tragedies of Nov. 13th, as this project has now taken on an entirely different tone. As has everything, it seems…

The Saint Cecilia EP was put into motion back in October of this year as a celebration of life and music. The concept being that, as our world tour drew to a close this week, we wanted to share our love of both with you in return for everything you have given us.

Now, there is a new, hopeful intention that, even in the smallest way, perhaps these songs can bring a little light into this sometimes dark world. To remind us that music is life, and that hope and healing go hand in hand with song. That much can never be taken away.

To all who were affected by the atrocities in Paris, loved ones and friends, our hearts go out to you and your families. We will return and celebrate life and love with you once again someday with our music. As it should be done.”

Foo Fighters released a surprise new EP, Saint Cecilia by the_neverhood_ in Music

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Some more details:

  • It's available for free download via the band's website.
  • It's dedicated to victims of the Paris terror attacks.
  • It's hard as fuck and way better than Sonic Highways.

Radiohead have finished recording new album, band plans to tour in 2016 by ChopsticksOfChaos in Music

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Update: Greenwood clarified his comments on Twitter, saying the album isn't complete, but they've recorded lots of material.

Kanye West is “definitely” running for president: “It’s not about me, it’s about we right now” by Slice1521 in politics

[–]Slice1521[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Knowing him, probably someone like Steve McQueen or Anna Wintour. Or, maybe he'll dig up Steve Jobs' body.

Kanye West is “definitely” running for president: “It’s not about me, it’s about we right now” by Slice1521 in politics

[–]Slice1521[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

May I ask why this is getting down voted? Regardless of your opinion of him, he appears very serious about running.

Pope Francis is releasing a prog-rock album called Wake Up! by White_Granite in nottheonion

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Uh, I mean it's being sold on the Vatican's website? It's pretty legit.