Re: Question for Group Lawyers....

Derek Homsberg <dhomsb32@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Here's a corrolary: Can a songwriter or recording artist prevent a parody of
their song? In other words, does Weird Al need permission from anyone other
than paying the applicable license fees?

Weird Al could probably get away without paying royalties or asking
permission. However, he does ask permission and pay whatever he needs
to pay.

--- Derek

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Derek Tearne - derek@xxxxxxxxx
Many Hands - Trans Cultural Music from Aotearoa/New Zealand
http://www.manyhands.co.nz/

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