Chart-topping music stars sound off against internet royalty bill

Billy Joel, Rihanna and Katy Perry are just some of the musicians who have voiced their opposition to Pandora radio’s efforts to cut music royalties by 85%.
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It seems as though chart-topping musicians have finally joined in on the fight against Internet radio service Pandora and their attempts to get Congress to reduce the royalty fees they are required to pay to artists whose music they stream online.


Over 100 musicians signed an open letter to Congress, condemning Pandora’s efforts to cut their royalty fees. Among those whose name is attached to the letter include stars as huge as Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Billy Joel, Rihanna, Maroon 5, Missy Elliott, Don Henley, Pink Floyd and Cee Lo Green.

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