Bachman backtracks after criticizing PM

[Locutus]

Dean Skoreyko ‏@bcbluecon

Washed-up rock star has to admit he was wrong smearing Harper

OTTAWA -- Winnipeg-born performer Randy Bachman backtracked Monday after lashing out at Prime Minister Stephen Harper for using one of BTO's songs at a political rally.

Harper used Takin' Care of Business by Bachman Turner Overdrive as his exit music Monday after delivering a rallying speech to the Conservative caucus at the Ottawa Convention Centre ahead of the return of Parliament.

Bachman initially told the Huffington Post Harper hadn't asked for permission to use Takin' Care of Business and that had he asked, the answer likely would have been no. Bachman is upset Harper hasn't stepped in to support musicians in a fight with the Copyright Board of Canada over royalty fees for digital-music streaming.

Bachman and his representatives didn't respond to requests for interviews but he took to Twitter Monday night to acknowledge his criticism of Harper was misplaced.

"Was wrong to imply @PMHarper did not correctly license use of my song," Bachman tweeted. "It was in a SOCAN licensed facility so it was covered."

But he is still upset about the royalties.


boo hoo


Bachman backtracks after criticizing PM - Winnipeg Free Press

 

[lone wolf]

So sad Harper is above all laws.

May this be the next tune SH steals....

Steam - na na hey hey kiss him goodbye - YouTube

 

[petros]

Buying a 5 pack of dollarama CDs gives Harper, or you or me use of copyrighted music to use at will if not making money from it. If Bachman is upset he can apply for the fraction of a penny he is entitled to from The Copyright Board of Canada.

 

[lone wolf]

IF it's for your own entertainment. Using it as an unlicenced theme? Slick....

Let's let the tin-eared judge decide

 

[petros]

Did they make money while entertaining themselves?

 

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

I like Randy Bachman. His show "Vinyl Tap" on CBC is a great listen.

 

[Zipperfish]

It's a geat show. He didn't spend the entire 70s wasted, so he actually remembers everything. He's met and has a story about just about everyone in the business too.

 

[petros]

I like Randy Bachman. His show "Vinyl Tap" on CBC is a great listen.

Indeed.

 

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

I also think he has the right to support whatever party he sees fit. If he doesn't want Harper using his music that is his prerogative, although he should do his homework before making accusations of unauthorized use.

 

[Zipperfish]

Bit of a slap in the face when the party that screwed you in royalty negotiations turns around and uses your song for political gain. Can't blame him for speaking up.

Mind you, Taking Care of Business is pretty apt for the Conservatives.

 

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

Taking care of Business was not one of my favorites.

 

[petros]

I like the Guess Who over BTO.

 

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

I like the Guess Who over BTO.

Me too. But I'll be honest I am not big on the Hippy Stuff.

I understand its place, but I always liked harder edged rock n roll like Led Zeppelin.

But that aside, Randy Bachman is a musician who's grasp of music is excellent.

 

[petros]

Hippy stuff probably explains why songwriting went to pot under the BTO banner. Musically it's great but lyrics were iffy.

 

[lone wolf]

If you ever get annoyed, look at me: I'm self-employed. I love to work at nothing all day....