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Posted By: John on: 03/24/2008 08:58:38 EDT
Subject: RE: Payola Scandal of 1959

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Bob wrote: And as always...feel free to weigh in with your comments.

Okay, I don't know what happened in '59. However, I thought Payola was history, you know, behind us, until I discovered it's still active, just last year!
Universal Music was the worst, while Sony-BMG and EMI tagged behind! I think the worst penalty fine was in the millions. Happened in NY, from what I remember! CBS Broadcasting, was also being investigated. Takes two tango. Didn't follow-up on any of it.

But this '59 incident does sound interesting. Not much Billboard before 1955, at least Whitburn doesn't report it!

I can't do Podcast, I think!

Thanks!

Best,
John

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