Josh Mound Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 12:52 PM, firedog said: I think Josh's previous point that it matters whether the appropriation is acknowledged or not. So Pat Boone - appropriation. Pure rip off for making bucks. Beatles, Stones, etc. - no. They more than acknowledged- they actively promoted the artists they admired, which resulted in more sales and greater appreciation for those they "appropriated". Yes, I think the line(s) between appropriation, influence, and homage are very thin. Much of it has to do with acknowledgement, which ties into theft (and, where publishing dollars and record sales are concerned, money). NOMBEDES 1 🔊 The Best Version Of... 🎧 Link to comment
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