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Could Apple be trying to buy out Apple Records? I can't imagine the remaining Beatles letting them use the name Apple for a record label.
by lurkinggrue 17y ago
Could Apple be trying to buy out Apple Records?
I can't imagine the remaining Beatles letting them use the name Apple for a record label.
- hughprime 17y agoIndeed, as I understand it starting a record label is exactly the one thing which Apple Computer is forbidden from doing, thanks to an earlier deal with Apple Records. I remember the story that this caused a little bit of concern in Apple's legal department when the first macs with built-in microphones were released. This, supposedly, is the reason why the update of the sound software released with those new macs included the new system beep sound "Sosumi". I also remember in those days when I read the story how ridiculous the idea that Apple Computer would start a record label sounded. Just a sign of how much things have changed.
- butterfi 17y agoI love a good story: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sosumi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sosumi
- amohr 17y agoFun Fact: In the 2004 proceeding in the RCJ, the case was handled by "The Honourable Mr Justice Mann"
- 10ren 17y agoI expect that Apple isn't forbidden to do it; just forbidden to use the name "Apple" for that purpose. Solutions: 1. Apple finds (or creates) another company/business/brand to do it. 2. Apple negotiates permission from Apple Records (perhaps involving royalties and the latter's experience at the "artist" end of the business).
- dbreunig 17y agoAuthor here: Excellent point. It fits with the story. With Yoko's late confirmation on Twitter that the Beatles will be on iTunes tomorrow, the last hurdle is clear. The Apple Records/Apple Computer debacle will be put to bed at last as Apple turns iTunes into a label. Yoko, EMI, and the MJ Estate see a fat pay day in exchange (probably no cut taken by apple).
- MaysonL 17y agoAnd people have been wondering why Apple was hoarding so much cash...