Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Washington
Music
Can someone use your voice on a recorded song (Lead) and not credit or compensate you on music for a movie deal they make selling it?
Asked on 2/19/07, 10:49 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
David Anderson
Anderson Business Law LLC
Re: Music
Not unless you have assiged or waived your copyright in the performance/recording.
Back in the 1950's many artists lost their (c) compensation by taking "studio fees" and signing a document which waived all future residuals and royalties.
Hopefully you signed no such document.
Answered on 2/20/07, 8:07 am
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