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Sirius XM Wins Flo & Eddie Pre-1972 Royalties Case As Judge Reverses Lower Court Decision
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HypeBot
The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Federal District Court ruling. Today's decision means that there are no performance fees due on sound recordings created prior to 1972; and that there were no alternative grounds for finding against. This ruling effectively ends Flo and Eddie’s attempt to obtain performance fees under New York law. New York State Broadcasters Association President David Donovan said in a statement, “This is an important decision for local radio stations in ...
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Marcus Johnson's 'Flo ...' CD Trilogy All Hit Billboard Top 15
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All About Jazz
Three is Marcus Johnson's lucky number this week. His “FLO ... “ CD trilogy all broke Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Charts this week. Released September 9th and after one week of sales the “FLO" (For the Love Of) CDs - “Romance", “Chill" and “Standards" hit the Billboard charts at number 7, number 9 and number 13 respectively. The release of three CDs simultaneously is an amazing accomplishment. And, to have them each hit Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Top 15 at the same ...
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Music Legends Flo & Eddie Give Back Catalog the CD Treatment
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
2/25/08 - Nashville, TN - Music industry legends Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, founding members of the legendary music group The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, have recently reissued their back catalog on CD. Two titles in particluar appear on compact disc for the very first time. Volman and Kaylan, along with The Turtles, have sold over 60 million records worldwide, and have sung on hit records for such notable artists as John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, T. Rex, Todd Rundgren ...
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George Wein to Receive Flo-Bert Award for Lifetime Achievement in Tap Artistry
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All About Jazz
NEW YORK - Legendary jazz impresario George Wein will receive the Flo-Bert Award for Lifetime Achievement in Tap Artistry from the New York Committee to Celebrate National Tap Dance at the 16th Annual Tap Extravaganza at the Fashion Institute of Technology's Haft Auditorium Day on May 30, 2004. The Flo-Bert Award (named for 1920's entertainers Florence Mills and Bert Williams) recognizes those who have advanced the artistry of tap through performance, teaching and choreography.
In 1962, tap dance history was ...
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