Members thriftyshirt Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Teen Using MySpace to Lure Bands to LA http://www.bbspot.com/News/2006/10/Teens-Using-MySpace-to-Lure-Bands-to-Los-Angeles.html Teen Using MySpace to Lure Bands to Los Angeles By Brian Briggs Los Angeles, CA - A thirteen-year-old girl posing as a record executive on MySpace has lured several bands to Los Angeles with promises of a record contract. Members of Fonix Cat, a neopunk-country band from Kansas City, were the latest victims. They packed up their gear and headed west hoping for a record contract; instead they left with shattered dreams. Ashley Morgan, 13, has used her 'sonymusicexec' MySpace profile to lure several bands to her Los Angeles home. Ashley was grounded so she couldn't talk to us on the phone for this report. Fonix Cat bassist, Davin McLeod said, "Her profile was called 'sonymusicexec', how were we supposed to know it wasn't legit. I guess we should've realized she was a fake when she promised us free studio time and said she loved our music." On arriving at Ashley's house, band members were lured inside with free pizza and Crystal Light. "How could we resist?" said McLeod. "She locked us in the basement and told us we had to play for her free. It wasn't that bad, so we stuck around for a while. Her mom eventually kicked us out." Online band predators are such a big concern that the RIAA has created a website warning bands about the problem. The site gives a few warning signals that bands should watch out for: * If you think the record executive is a "nice person" then you aren't dealing with a real executive. It's common knowledge that all record executives are assholes. * If the contract you're being offered seems "fair" then you're dealing with an online band predator. One record executive who wished to remain anonymous said, "I'm not surprised. Most of these bands are as dumb as dirt. They'll fall for anything. Anyway, most record executives I know are posing as thirteen year old girls on MySpace. Ironic don't you think?" (its not real, but its pretty damn funny. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanlatte Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Where is the ROFL icon....I need several of them right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 *unpacks van* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members THBv2.0 Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elbow Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 The guy from Fonix Cat actually said "Her profile was called 'sonymusicexec', how were we supposed to know it wasn't legit. I guess we should've realized she was a fake when she promised us free studio time and said she loved our music." Dude.. wtf? http://www.myspace.com/sonymusicexec What a bafoon.... and then..the story continues with: On arriving at Ashley's house, band members were lured inside with free pizza and Crystal Light. "How could we resist?" said McLeod. "She locked us in the basement and told us we had to play for her free. It wasn't that bad, so we stuck around for a while. Her mom eventually kicked us out." I guess that last part might have fooled even the most seasoned "pay-to-play" band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanlatte Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Originally posted by JacieFB *unpacks van* I didn't realize I was packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thriftyshirt Posted November 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Originally posted by elbow The guy from Fonix Cat actually said "Her profile was called 'sonymusicexec', how were we supposed to know it wasn't legit. I guess we should've realized she was a fake when she promised us free studio time and said she loved our music." Dude.. wtf? http://www.myspace.com/sonymusicexec What a bafoon.... and then..the story continues with: On arriving at Ashley's house, band members were lured inside with free pizza and Crystal Light. "How could we resist?" said McLeod. "She locked us in the basement and told us we had to play for her free. It wasn't that bad, so we stuck around for a while. Her mom eventually kicked us out." I guess that last part might have fooled even the most seasoned "pay-to-play" band If you read down at the bottom of the original post, you'll see that its a fake news story. I still lol'ed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members picker13 Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Could be worse -- what if they got there and the crew from PrimeTime Live was there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Synonym Music Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Hah! {censored}in Crystal Light. Hook, line, and sinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HuskerDude Posted November 11, 2006 Members Share Posted November 11, 2006 I love that the second comment on that page is from some {censored}ty band pimping out their demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hugbot Posted November 13, 2006 Members Share Posted November 13, 2006 I love this comment: only reason why i added you is because i wanted to see how many people believed your fake attempts to be "signed to a record label".. its funny how many gullible people are on myspace. Says the guy who doesent realise its a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members roabre999 Posted November 14, 2006 Members Share Posted November 14, 2006 Ashley Morgan, 13, has used her 'sonymusicexec' MySpace profile to lure several bands to her Los Angeles home. Ashley was grounded so she couldn't talk to us on the phone for this report. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Matter-Eater Lad Posted November 14, 2006 Members Share Posted November 14, 2006 The Onion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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