Friday, October 03, 2008

Groovin’ on Capitol Hill - Felix Cavaliere and ‘Bill of Rights’ at Copyright Alliance Exponential

ASCAP participated in the 2nd Annual Copyright Alliance Exponential, held on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on September 24, 2008, where artists and member organizations of the Copyright Alliance exhibited creative works, the latest in copyright protection, and released information detailing how copyright benefits each state and is vital to the nation’s economy. The Exponential attracted policymakers, notably Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), as well as numerous Congressional Staff, press, educators and members of the copyright community.

ASCAP member Felix Cavaliere ("Groovin’," “People Got To Be Free,” “A Beautiful Morning") was a special guest at ASCAP’s booth, which featured the Bill of Rights for Songwriters and Composers. Cavaliere is one of the creative forces behind The Rascals, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Cavaliere spoke with several attendees, including Senators Leahy and Hatch, about the importance of protecting the rights of music creators.
Get more of the story here: http://www.ascap.com/playback/2008/WINTER/ACTION/groovin.aspx