Members zeberifo Posted June 23, 2003 Members Share Posted June 23, 2003 Hi everyone.I was wondering if anyone knew the legalities of performing in a top-notch "tribute" band. i.e. royalties need to be paid?,can you perform the music without permission?, is this something to even be concerned with? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acesclone Posted June 24, 2003 Members Share Posted June 24, 2003 It depends. If a band wanted to, I am sure they could make a case against you. The Beatles tried to stop tributes and failed. The courts said it was legal. I am no lawyer. I myself am Gene Simmons in a KISS tribute band. KISS has no problems with tribs as long as they don't try and decieve people in ads, etc. they feel it helps keep the band ALIVE! To me they are right. After a trib plays a town, how many people go out and get a CD of the band they emulate. Trib shows are just nostalgia shows that make people remember younger days feel good. On that note, IF YOU ARE GOING TO DO A TRIB ACT DON'T LOOK AT IT AS EASY MONEY. YOU HAVE TO GIVE 100% EVERY NIGHT, TO LOOK AND ACT LIKE THE BAND YOU EMULATE. It is NOT easy being someone else. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zeberifo Posted June 25, 2003 Author Members Share Posted June 25, 2003 Thanks Aces.I never heard of the Beatles trying to stop this type of thing.Anyone else aware of any legalities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acesclone Posted June 25, 2003 Members Share Posted June 25, 2003 By the way what band do you want to do? I may be able to point you towards the right people/bands. If you don't want to let on here, PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zeberifo Posted June 25, 2003 Author Members Share Posted June 25, 2003 Aces - the band is already formed.We are a Pink Floyd tribute, we don't have any noteable competition in MI, but Ohio has 'Wish you were here".Nonetheless, I've done much research and I honestly believe that vocally, musically, and looks wise we will be better than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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