Quote:
Originally Posted by Halfcan
Oh he was doing the Bar scene-LOL wow how lame. Kinda like when George Lynch bad mouthed Don Dokken then tried to play his songs. I think they have kissed and made up now though-lol
|
Any band in the world can play or "cover" any song in the world, free of charge. If a song has been published, it can be covered and recorded by any band or artist in the world.
Where songwriters have control (well, if they're smart enough to put it in their contract) is how their songs can be used. For example, we hear every election season about a band or artist to use a song for a political campaign. The record company that owns the "Master Rights" to the recording can issue a Cease And Desist on behalf of the band or artist.
Also, bands and songwriters can specify how their music is used in film, television and advertising (again, if they're smart enough to have that written into their contract).
But public performances cannot be stopped legally.
Oh, and George and Don still hate each other to this day. Whatever.