[BC] ASCAP and BMI and Rights

[Barry Mishkind]

At 09:58 PM 1/26/2006, Larry Fuss wrote
> > Maybe you have missed my posts:
> > BMI was an invention of the BROADCASTERS who were
> > angry with ASCAP costs back in the 20's and 30's,
> > along with their performance restrictions.
>
>No, I read that, but I didn't know you were looking to me to provide the
>history.

         I was hoping *someone* would do some
         research and share.  I am in the middle
         of a major project, and barely have the
         time to keep up with the list this week.

>If broadcasters banded together against ASCAP before, maybe we could band
>together
>against ASCAP, BMI and SESAC and CHANGE THE SYSTEM!

         Perhaps.  What is the NAB's position?


>LF