Re: A&M

["Paul Soupiset" <soupiset at toolbox_net>]

>>Paul Soupiset wrote:
>>>Actually, A&M just folded.
>>
>>are you kidding?  didn't they have some big names on it?
>>
>Actually, the label didn't fold so much as it's parent company, Polygram
>International was acquired by Universal, and the label's assets and roster
>were blended into the larger company. Many, many bands were let go. All
>million sellers (Amy Grant, Sheryl Crow, etc.) and debut bands that have had
>chart success (MxPx, Burlap to Cashmere, etc.) found their option transfered
>to interscope records. Everyone else, (the Cardigans, Innocence Mission,
>Sixteen Horsepower, etc. etc., etc.) got the ax. A bargain bonanza for indie
>labels.
>
>BSC



Yeah, what he said. Anyway, all I know is there was a lot of weeping and
gnashing of teeth at GMA Week this year. (But Chris Taylor rocked at Cafe
Milano.)_

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