Extending Copyright (again)

The European Commission is suggesting that the copyright in sound recordings be extended from 50 years to 95 years. One has to wonder whether or not this is really necessary. Once again, we see the old author-centric rhetoric about how musicians ability to profit from recorded works should be pulled in line with other forms of works.

Some of the Beatles' early works are nearing that time when the recordings become public domain as are works by artists including The Who, Rolling Stones, Elton John and Bowie.