Posted on 11/12/2006 11:47:36 AM PST by VA Voter
Its actually more than 3 ways. They do not produce nor write their own music. Early reviews of the album said over 12 different "finger prints" were invloved in making this album, not included in that are the guest "rockers" they had playing instruments on it, who of course also want paid. Also, a few years back they sued their label for back royalties. Part of the settlement they agreed to requires them to pay back ALL promotional costs of the album before their royalties (20%) kick in. Considering the no holds barred promotion they rolled out for this album, which includes a partnership with msnbc and other web sites, not to mention the television ads, etc etc etc I doubt they have even covered the costs. I doubt they ever will.
After all the bad news this past week, I come on line looking for SOMETHING to lighten my heavy heart - and here it is!!!
Thanks VA Voter!
>The Kennedy family will no doubt present them with a Profile in Courage award, like they did with the judge in Alabama who ordered the removal of the Ten Commandments from the courthouse.
Didn't they give Ted a Profile in Courage award for his swimming abilities? I forget.
So these chicks alienate their fans, lend themselves to political speach and now claim that they have somehow been deprived of their freedom or something?
I don't get it. I remember when Queen decided they should do disco and their album fell like a lead weight. I don't remember that they whined or made speeches or anything - they just went back to doing music their fans appreciated.
My son, a combat medic, won tickets to the chicks concert in a radio contest. He refused them on air, explaining that he is a member of the United States Military and he wouldn't touch those tickets in full MOP gear.
Good for him.He stood by the courage of his convictions.That is a trait that seemingly is losing ground.Bless him and thanks for his service.I do not know him,but I like him already.Regards,xarmydog
I"m sure they're just rolling in money with all their album sales......not.
Since all the money is in concerts, endorsements and merchandising ..... seen any girls with Dixie Chicks shirts/posters/lunch boxes....hahahahahaha
So now this
competes with Christina aguilera
kelly clarkson
sheryl crow
doesn't even seem like a fair fight....... good luck Chicks.... ya'll gonna need it..... maybe those 300-400 fans will buy a couple of thousand t-shirts and posters each....
of course there's always the poorly served Canadian music scene. ..... this is just too funny...
My pleasure. :)
You're kelly clarkson didn't post. Given the other comparisons it's our loss.
UPDATE
As of 11/19/06 SUAS is now in 71 theatres, has grossed $434,000 after 24 days, with an Est. Tickets sold of: 66,000. The number of tickets sold this week is down 8.4% despite playing in more theatres than last week.
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