[Harmless Teddy Bear]

In fact, until Bob Dylan did the Victoria's Secret ad (in 2004), nobody did advertisements or took money for anything except for playing music and selling records.

Historical illiteracy does not become you Sheryl.

In 1987 David Bowie & Tina Turner did a commercial for Pepsi. Heck Michael Jackson did a commercial for Pepsi in 1984.

[rfp1234]

Heck Michael Jackson did a commercial for Pepsi in 1984.

He was so passionate about the product, he set his hair on fire ;-P

[LukeL]

So no artist ever thought of licesening their music prior to 2004?

[Paladin2]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsFrFQ-F64Y&t=30s

It doesn’t seem too bad. But he never did another, apparently.

[Dr. Sivana]

In 1987 David Bowie & Tina Turner did a commercial for Pepsi. Heck Michael Jackson did a commercial for Pepsi in 1984

Del Shannon did Pepsi commercials in 1965.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ-AThZXy48

Everyone remembers those Pat Boone acne cream ads in the '70s.

And here's Pat Boone and Dinah Shore in 1959.

Chevy ad

[smokingfrog]

Yep. She’s just plain wrong about that.
Some of that older music, almost nobody would be listening to if it were not on streaming platforms. So, at least if somebody hears one of her old songs and likes it, they will be more likely to seek out some of her other songs and albums.