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Originally Posted by thestubbyone

The "theft" of songs is replete in the history of music. Way back when, it was considered not only acceptable but flattery to the song writer. zoom ahead to today and every note is owned by somebody. They even tried to enforce the eternal copyright for the Happy Birthday song years ago!!! remember that?

Yes I know the history of early rock'nroll, and the absurd state we find ourselves in today, but my question is ...has it ever happened since copyright law was rewritten and redefined that an independent songwriter has successfully sued someone for stealing their music online and won because they registered their songs with the copyright office. You see alot of what Chipotle's article demonstrates that corporations and 'famous' people throw their dirty laundry around looking for more hiddencoins in their dopplegangers pockets. But show me someone who isn't controlled by corporation interests ever benefiting. Seems a bit taboo to even contemplate.