Discuss the relationship of the independent recording companies and the majors, with particular attention to Windham Hill, Rounder and Motown. Consider that Motown was acquired by a major label in 1988.
Independent recording companies have struggled to coexist with majors. Over the history of these companies, independent record companies have been typically bought out by a major company when successful (Vivian 133). Motown, for example maintained its independence for 30 years, but owner Berry Gordy eventually sold it for $61 million in 1988 (Vivian 133). While independent record companies and major companies both have the common goal of making money, the approach is much different. Indie music labels tend to focus on a smaller, more specific genre of music while major companies cover a wide variety of music.
Discuss the relationship of the independent recording companies and the majors, with particular attention to Windham Hill, Rounder and Motown. Consider that Motown was acquired by a major label in 1988.
Independent recording companies have struggled to coexist with majors. Over the history of these companies, independent record companies have been typically bought out by a major company when successful (Vivian 133). Motown, for example maintained its independence for 30 years, but owner Berry Gordy eventually sold it for $61 million in 1988 (Vivian 133). While independent record companies and major companies both have the common goal of making money, the approach is much different. Indie music labels tend to focus on a smaller, more specific genre of music while major companies cover a wide variety of music.
Discuss the relationship of the independent recording companies and the majors, with particular attention to Windham Hill, Rounder and Motown. Consider that Motown was acquired by a major label in 1988.
Independent recording companies have struggled to coexist with majors. Over the history of these companies, independent record companies have...