Does anyone know the law in these situations? I think Michele Bachmann should stop playing the washed up, lefty loser’s lousy music anyway, but can he force her to?
What rights does a song writer or recording “artist” have to restrict the use of music that he/she has sold recording of to the public?
No. The copyright law allows anybody to play, as long as they pay the standard fee; which is usually "per performance." The term is "compulsory license."
-- What rights does a song writer or recording "artist" have to restrict the use of music that he/she has sold recording of to the public? --
In musical works, the artist is entitled to be compensated by those who cover or play the composition.
Nope he can't do squat if she has a legal copy of the music and she pays the associated fees for public performance of the piece.
Its part of the Copyright Law and Little Tommy has no say whatsoever. He can ask but he can't legally force her to stop playing it.
I doubt he’s sold the copyright to the public. I don’t know why Bachmann would use any music without getting permission. Probably her locals did it without discussing it. Or maybe she got permission from the publisher and Petty just doesn’t know it.
As long as she pays the appropriate mechanical licensing and/or royalty fees to ASCAP and BMI, Petty can do nothing.
Debbie whatzer name from The Pretenders tried to force Rush to stop using “Back to Ohio” as his opening theme. He is still playing the song.