I interviewed Joe Elliott of Def Leppard today

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

He badmouthed Ronnie Dio for decades, didn't attend his funeral, etc. but as soon as he died, he announced he'd put together a band to play Dio music only.

He's a dick.

I know that is why I was suprised he would revisit that era? I might be mistaken but didn't RJD write ALL the lyrics and also the basic Melodies on those songs?

How could he get away with it? I am surprised Wendy Dio didn't sue his ass off. I am pretty sure she owns the music now?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

I know that is why I was suprised he would revisit that era? I might be mistaken but didn't RJD write ALL the lyrics and also the basic Melodies on those songs?

How could he get away with it? I am surprised Wendy Dio didn't sue his ass off. I am pretty sure she owns the music now?

You can't sue people for covering songs in a bar, or any venue for that matter.

I'm fairly certain that Warner/Chappell owns most of Dio's early catalog but I'm not sure who published his later works. In any case, Wendy Dio can't sue anyone that plays Dio's song or covers them on a tribute album, etc.

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

You can't sue people for covering songs in a bar, or any venue for that matter.

I'm fairly certain that Warner/Chappell owns most of Dio's early catalog but I'm not sure who published his later works. In any case, Wendy Dio can't sue anyone that plays Dio's song or covers them on a tribute album, etc.

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

[DaneMcCloud]

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.