We're used to artists making boneheaded decisions, but what were some really good ones?
1. Dolly Parton turns down Elvis
Elvis asks Dolly if he can record I Will Always Love You. Col. Tom, however, asks her to sign over half of the publishing rights. Dolly says no and makes a pretty penny indeed.
2. Led Zeppelin
Jimmy Page employs Peter Grant as his new band's manager. He retains all publishing rights and ownership of the band's recordings. He gets the biggest advance ever for a new band and spends the 1970s shitting money out of every orifice.
1. Dolly Parton turns down Elvis
Elvis asks Dolly if he can record I Will Always Love You. Col. Tom, however, asks her to sign over half of the publishing rights. Dolly says no and makes a pretty penny indeed.
2. Led Zeppelin
Jimmy Page employs Peter Grant as his new band's manager. He retains all publishing rights and ownership of the band's recordings. He gets the biggest advance ever for a new band and spends the 1970s shitting money out of every orifice.
Comment