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hi, my name is Marc and i have a project i am doing about musicians and the question is "Should musicians be responsible for the effect their lyrics have on other people?" and i was wondering if you could answer it because i am having a little bit of trouble on this subject.
Sincerely,
Marc Chadwick
Hi Marc,
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Even though artists are protected under the 1st ammendment of freedom of speech, I think they should be aware of what their lyrics mean to people. Take a look at the case of marilyn manson and the kid that commited suicide a few years back as a result of the mesage in one of his songs or the school shootings where the shooters are death rock / gothic types that the music incites them to violence. Rap music does the same and has the same effect. Now i am all for the freedom of speech right but because we have the right to sing about whatever does not make it right to sing about these things. I predict that in the future this "angst" theme will continue as it would take an act of congress to change it. So to answer your question..YES...they should be held liable for the effect of their lyrics and should be aware of it. The sad reality is that most of them are aware of it but it sells and as long as it does, tey will continue to write like that and hide behind the first ammendment. When Barry White sings his seduction loves songs, people wanna make love or relaxed but when you listen to the afore mentioned music, its makes you wanna do what? You know the answer.
Great question.
Tery Copley
Ceo / Founder
Local Scene Records
www.localscenerecordlabel.com
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TERRY COPLEY IS THE BASS PLAYER FOR THE "THE CATZ IN THE HATZ" AND FOUNDER / CEO OF LOCAL SCENE RECORDS. www.localscenerecordlabel.com I can answer just about any and all questions regarding the steps that are needed for a band to stay together,goals,image,branding,niche and the teamwork that will take a band to the next level including airplay. I do not book events as that is the job of the booking agent. However, i do work with them. i am also a musical coach for bands as a whole. What is a musical coach? You will find out. I have played bass for Johnny Rivers, Jon Andersen ( Yes ), Donnie Brooks, Reno Holler, Gloria Loring, Lee Oscar (War),The Catz in the Hatz ( present ) many more.................
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I have 24 years of non-stop paid stage experience ( 9000 hrs). I have been in over 50 working club bands including playing bass for Johnny Rivers ( secret agent man), Gloria Loring, Donny Brooks,Jon Andersen ( Yes) and Lee Oscar. I have been responsible for the promotion and international success of my current band the catz in the hatz. We are on over 500 internet / college and commercial stations in the U.S.A. I have opened for The Pointer Sister's, America and 3 Dog Night. I am currently a working professional recording artist as bass player for The Catz in the Hatz (lots of top 10 positions as of this writing) and beyond as well as being signed to Rhombus Records. I am the founder and CEO of Local Scene Records. I can help you get to the same level if you are committed. I will be tough but you need that right now.
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All over the internet. Just do a search of the catz in the hatz and you will see the fruits of my labor. But that's just the start.
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My experience comes for years of learning and promoting my own band The Catz in the Hatz and i have learned who the sharks are who is real. I know the in's and out's of this buisness and if you band is ready to become a buisness, then your ready for me.
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The Catz in the Hatz
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