The time George (almost) sued Ringo

October 5, 2014 | Ron Seifried 1

To sue a dear old friend must be tricky. The history of The Beatles has an endless barrage of lawsuits that have been served like tea and biscuits. Litigation focused on the band’s breakup and the division of profits has … Read More

The Beatles, The Lord of the Rings and The Tolkien Rejection

July 15, 2014 | Ron Seifried

In a time when entertainers read books, an ambitious plan was conceived by John Lennon during the height of The Beatles popularity. Lennon’s brief foray into acting and a contractual obligation inspired him to take on the role of Gollum … Read More

Town Hall with Billy Joel and Host Howard Stern

April 30, 2014 | Ron Seifried

The benchmark has been raised back in time to album-oriented rock radio, and Howard Stern once again is at the forefront. On Monday, Stern hosted a Town Hall interview and performance with singer/songwriter Billy Joel at The Cutting Room in … Read More

Protecting the Franchise: The Beatles and the Future of Bootleg Music

December 31, 2013 | Ron Seifried

The year 2013 may be remembered as a turning point for the availability of unreleased music and the future of distribution. In November 2013, International Copyright Law was changed to extend the term of copyright released material from 50 years … Read More