How Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” Became a Battle Cry For Musicians Seeking Royalties

18 Aug How Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” Became a Battle Cry For Musicians Seeking Royalties

“The record business has a long history of treating artists like chattel slavery,” Mr. Jampol said. “We’ve grown out of those dark ages a bit, but when it comes to actually paying them fairly, that is the last needle to move.”

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