Senator Marsha Blackburn and Gene Simmons testified today at the Senate Judiciary Committee on fixing artist pay for radio play with the American Music Fairness Act—both knocked it out of the park. As Senator Blackburn said very clearly, corporate radio wants to be treated as a special and protected class for no good reason. As she said, the creative community has waited a very long time for fair treatment.
Now Gene Simmons…lived up to his billing. Absolutely charming and emphatic about driving AMFA through the tape. Has to be seen to be believed and absolutely electrifying. As he said, artists need radio and radio needs artists. “Let’s get with it” NAB.
You can watch the entire hearing above or Gene’s written testimony and highlight reel below.