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Remembering Chuck Brown: 1936-2012

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From News, posted 5.17.12 Chuck Brown, a beloved member of the BMI songwriting family, died on Wednesday, May 16 in Washington, D.C. Revered as the “Godfather of Go-Go” – his groundbreaking spin on funk that kept D.C. dancefloors and clubs full for decades – Brown topped national charts with his self-penned “Bustin’ Loose.” To… Read more...


House, Senate Judiciary Committee Leaders Focus on Intellectual Property Protections

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From News, posted 4.05.11 Leading members of the Senate and House Judiciary Committees from both sides of the aisle recently got together on Capitol Hill to speak about the continuing harm online infringement and counterfeits pose to American jobs and the economy. On April 4, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.),… Read more...


Gamble & Huff Honored at 26th Annual NABOB Awards

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From News, posted 3.23.10 BMI was a sponsor of the 26th National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) Annual Communications Awards Dinner, held Friday, March 19 in Washington, D.C. BMI Icons Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff earned the Pioneer in Music Award, which recognizes the reverberating influence of their Philadelphia sound. Additional honorees included… Read more...


Copyright Alliance Expo Spotlights Economic Impact

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From News, posted 11.19.09 The Copyright Alliance hosted its third annual EXPOnential on November 17 on Capitol Hill, showcasing the new products and economic benefits of America’s copyright industries. This year’s event, “Live from Main Street: Copyright and the Local Economy,” provided a platform for artists, trade associations and companies to exhibit creative work and… Read more...


BMI Plans High-Level Presence at CISAC Copyright Summit

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From News, posted 6.03.09 BMI will send a high-level delegation to the 2009 CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) World Copyright Summit June 8-10, including President & CEO Del Bryant; Vice President, Landmark Digital Services David DeBusk; and legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier. The trio will join more than 500 delegates and… Read more...


Newly Launched Copyright Alliance To Promote Creativity, Jobs and Growth Through Copyright

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From News, posted 5.22.07 Leading members of Congress have offered bipartisan encouragement to the newly launched Copyright Alliance, a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization dedicated to promoting the value of copyright as an agent for creativity, jobs and growth. The Alliance comprises 29 member organizations from the worlds of entertainment, arts, technology and sports, and… Read more...


BMI Fetes Congressman Conyers

From News, posted 5.04.06 Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Ranking Minority Member of the House Judiciary Committee and Dean of the Congressional Black Caucus, was the guest of honor at a recent fundraiser hosted by BMI at the Friar Club in New York City. Read more...


Grammys on the Hill Calls for Better Copyright Protection

From News, posted 9.09.04 BMI was proud to partner with the Washington, DC Chapter of the Recording Academy to host its annual signature advocacy event, Grammys On The Hill, recognizing outstanding legislators and artists who have improved the environment for the music community. The gala evening took place September 8… Read more...


Friends of Conyers Gather for Fundraiser

From News, posted 5.05.04 Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee and Dean of the Congressional Black Caucus, was feted by his friends at a recent congressional fundraiser. Rep. Conyers, a music fan and author of the Jazz Preservation Act, is a long-time supporter of BMI's efforts in protecting… Read more...


Herbie Hancock Joins JAM Celebration

From News, posted 3.30.04 BMI composer and music legend Herbie Hancock donated several of his instruments to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in a special ceremony on March 30 that kicked off Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM). Sponsored by BMI,… Read more...


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