Re: (TV) Bootlegs

["Dennis" <dend@nyc.rr.com>]

Without a doubt, I'd MUCH rather see my cash go to the artist rather than
middleman anyday.


> On a more serious note , wouldn't it be prudent to effectively eliminate
the
> majority of the need for bootlegs by releasing the material people want
> privately , much like Pete Townshend does via his website . I dare say
Pete
> is more interested in the digital revolution than Tom is , but he releases
> dozens of CDs only available from his sites and the fans buy 'em up
without
> the need of a bootlegger . If that was the case for TV material , all of
us
> would certainly get discs direct from Tom's 'people' rather than an
illegal
> outlet .
>
> Anyone care to comment ?
> Andy.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <secretX@webtv.net>
> To: <tv@obbard.com>
> Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 9:11 PM
> Subject: (TV) Bootlegs
>
>
> > Tom does not tolerate the selling of his bootlegs anywhere, and he does
> > make efforts to stop the sales. He personally chastises the sellers when
> > he can and he keeps a close eye on the shops in question.
>
>
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