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You're welcome.RRFan4Ever wrote:Thank you for the insight, Sky.Sky wrote:
As far as I know, Margolis and Klein formed Velocity with the sole purpose of publishing the RR book. Most of the material in that book was acquired during the filming of the documentary.
Sky
they have no idea on how to preserve his legacy altogehterGUITARIDOL5682 wrote:The Rhoads have no idea what good the book is doing for Randy's legacy
The contract that RhoadsRockPhotographer posted explicitly states that they are not legal liable for any material provided to them by the signer, which they take to mean, if they use any material provided to them the person that provided it is the one that will be held accountable during any litigation.RRFan4Ever wrote:You know what's probably a basis for this litigation is that even though someone may own a patent on an image, they don't necessarily have the right to publicity of the person depicted in that image without a release from the estate, if the person in question is dead. I assume, and don't know why it is, that it's entirely different for use of publicity for not-dead people- given all the images sold and exchanged on the tabloid market.
This will be an interesting case to watch for many, and not just us UR posters, either.
As a matter of fact they believe the person that provided the material is liable in any proceedings brought against Dakota.DAKOTA PICTURES PHOTOGRAPHY/ARTWORK/PROPS/SET DRESSING RELEASE wrote:The undersigned agrees to indemnify, defend and hold DP, its licensees and assigns harmless from and against any claims, damages or expenses (including reasonable costs and attorney’s fees) arising out of a breach or alleged breach of the representations or warranties provided herein.
I see that, but aren't they (DP) still ultimately responsible for the publicity, invasion of privacy, etc? Is that contract even legal?shawn wrote:The contract that RhoadsRockPhotographer posted explicitly states that they are not legal liable for any material provided to them by the signer, which they take to mean, if they use any material provided to them the person that provided it is the one that will be held accountable during any litigation.RRFan4Ever wrote:You know what's probably a basis for this litigation is that even though someone may own a patent on an image, they don't necessarily have the right to publicity of the person depicted in that image without a release from the estate, if the person in question is dead. I assume, and don't know why it is, that it's entirely different for use of publicity for not-dead people- given all the images sold and exchanged on the tabloid market.
This will be an interesting case to watch for many, and not just us UR posters, either.
Here you go.
As a matter of fact they believe the person that provided the material is liable in any proceedings brought against Dakota.DAKOTA PICTURES PHOTOGRAPHY/ARTWORK/PROPS/SET DRESSING RELEASE wrote:The undersigned agrees to indemnify, defend and hold DP, its licensees and assigns harmless from and against any claims, damages or expenses (including reasonable costs and attorney’s fees) arising out of a breach or alleged breach of the representations or warranties provided herein.
I showed that my mate, who is a lawyer, last night over some beers he actually laughed. When I explained the story he said he couldn’t comment on how it would hold up in an American court. Though he believes it is bullshit, that is my interpretation of his words, he said something a wee bit more flowery.RRFan4Ever wrote: Is that contract even legal?
It DIDN'T HAPPEN because it was a team of HACKS undertaking it.GUITARIDOL5682 wrote:The doc didn't happen because of costs or the dissapproval of the family.
Excellent summation, RRP.RhoadsRockPhotographer wrote:It DIDN'T HAPPEN because it was a team of HACKS undertaking it.GUITARIDOL5682 wrote:The doc didn't happen because of costs or the dissapproval of the family.
Excuse after excuse after excuse after excuse.
Threat after threat after threat.
THE END.
I'm not a lawyer, but it strikes me that they knew what they were doing as they were going along and tried to assemble a series of legal loopholes to congest any potential litigation with. My buddy has a practice in estate and business/civil lit, when he gets back to me with his reply, I'll be sure to share it. Although it's not CA law that he's in, I'm sure he can accurately gauge what, if any, legal merit that "contract" may have. I think that this contract was pulled out of someone's ass, I wonder if it's standard use for DP- or if PM wrote that himself.shawn wrote:I showed that my mate, who is a lawyer, last night over some beers he actually laughed. When I explained the story he said he couldn’t comment on how it would hold up in an American court. Though he believes it is bullshit, that is my interpretation of his words, he said something a wee bit more flowery.RRFan4Ever wrote: Is that contract even legal?
Still waiting for you to address thisshred2 wrote:Sounds like those hacks made a pretty nice book.
Q: Why did they even need Steven Rosen's participation?About the Author
Steven Rosen is a professional music journalist with a career spanning over 37 years. During this period, he has published well over 1,000 articles appearing in major periodicals originating from around the globe. Everywhere from the United States and Canada to Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, England, Australia, Brazil and even Katmandu. Amongst the publications Rosen s work has appeared in are Guitar Player, Guitar World, Guitarist, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, Playboy, Musician, US, Creem, Circus, Player, Total Guitar, Classic Rock, Mojo, Roadie Crew, This Is Rock, Rhythm, Drum! and a myriad of others. He is also a main contributor to the influential music site, Ultimate-Guitar. He was the West Coast correspondent for Guitar World magazine for four years during the seminal mid- 80s when he wrote seven cover stories (three lead features on Edward Van Halen are now recognized as pivotal pieces on that artist). As a contributor to Guitar Player magazine, he wrote a prodigious 16 covers in a six-year span (one out of every four was his). The 1977 Frank Zappa front-cover contribution represented the periodical s biggest selling issue to that date. Additionally, GP, in two special reprint issues, utilized his stories on Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page as cover material (Rock Guitarists published by Guitar Player Productions and Rock Guitarists Vol. II distributed by Guitar Player Books). He served as West Coast Editor for Fachblatt, one of Germany s most respected and highest circulated magazines (during his tenure, more than half of the cover features were Rosen-based compositions). He currently lends his hand to Player, a Japanese periodical employing his services for over 30 years. A recognized authority on the eclectic world of rock, Rosen has been tapped six times to write books on some high-profile individuals (including one book on the history of rock for children). His first book was The Beck Book on guitarist Jeff Beck that required a second printing due to the crazed demand (published in Japan in 1978). The Artist Formerly Known As Prince was part of the Rock Lives series orchestrated by Castle Communications and distributed by The Penguin Group (1995). Bruce Springsteen, an eponymous-titled bio published by Castle Communications was also part of the Rock Lives series (1995). The Story of Black Sabbath: Wheels Of Confusion was a book on the classic metal band that is now in its third printing (1996). Free At Last: The Story of Free and Bad Company was published in 2001. In 2008, he wrote The Story of Rock Music, a book on the history of rock music for children. In 2011, Rosen collaborated with Andrew Klein to pen an extensive biography of the late Randy Rhoads. The iconic Quiet Riot / Ozzy Osbourne guitarist perished in an airplane accident in 1982, just as his star began to shine.
RRP, you're not the only one who noticed this... Sure sounds fishy doesn't it?RhoadsRockPhotographer wrote:I find it quite interesting that your ENTIRE posting history exists in this thread and this thread ONLY.
Not one other post on the whole board you've found interesting enough to give your .02 on?
Co-ink-e-dink?
Probably not.
everybody needs to stop hating each other its realy starting to get old which time are you talking about? he always came backrandy will never die wrote:i am starting to under stand why paul left in the first place
