Re: [off-topic] using songs for commercials
Steve's story about Faust (in the Superbowl) reminds me of another similar story. Kleenex/Liliput were a Swiss punk band from the late 70's/early 80's. I helped to get their material reissued on indie label Kill Rock Stars records. Recently, KRS was approached by some SUV company, saying that they'd offer to pay the band and the label about twenty grand for the use of Kleenex song in one of their commericals. KRS contacted the band and asked them about this even though they didn't have to according their contracts. Marlene Marder, the band's guitarist, said that she couldn't approve of such a thing (she works for the World Wildlife Federation now) but she also told KRS that she'd understand if they said yes and collected the money themselves. KRS told the SUV company that they weren't interested in doing business with them. I was in awe of Marlene and KRS for turning them down. Best, Jason Perfect Sound Forever online music magazine with warped perspectives perfect-sound@furious.com http://www.perfectsoundforever.com
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