There’s a lot of talk going around about how the “Guitar Hero” game has become a welcome, new revenue stream for what remains of the music industry. Edgar Bronfman, CEO of Warner Brothers, has a different view. He has recently complained that the licensing fees paid buy video game companies are too small. He has [...]

One of the reasons that I write so much stuff about the music industry is, I think that the future of the music industry is going to be an indicator of the future of all creative mediums. I believe that art and the creative process are essential components to society. I’m starting to see that [...]

Jimmy Page has been awarded one of those honorary degrees.
The University of Surrey has awarded Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page an honorary doctorate for his services to the music industry.
Dr. Page accepted the degree last Friday (June 20) dressed in full academicals and donated a signed guitar that will be given away in a competition [...]