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Ethical Band Question
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:41 pm
by Aero
What would you do if:
You and 3 of your other band members recorded a demo. All 4 of you split the costs of recording. One of the members (the drummer, who did not write any of the arrangements, lyrics, or melody) started to sell undocumented copies of your album before a release date agreement. He also charged more than what was agreed upon. He burned copies of the original onto his own blank CDs and pocketed all of the money generated from his CD sales.
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:45 pm
by Silencio
I'd shake him down for the band's portion of the proceeds of his personal sales, and put him on probation.
How many copies are we talking here?
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:46 pm
by bassjones
Show him the door! Send him a cease and desist letter from an attorney.
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:10 pm
by Aero
It just started today, so only a few copies. Somehow he thinks it's right for any of the band members to "keep whatever they can sell".
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:13 pm
by The_Dude
Cut him.
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:18 pm
by zenmandan
What a douche.
I'd see if he'd cough up the cash for the rest of you to split.
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:36 pm
by bwohlgemuth
Legally, not much.
Personally, he ends the sales immediately. Lesson learned, let him keep the cash.
If he keeps it up, fire his ass....
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:29 pm
by Shaggydoo
^^^^^^^what he said above^^^^^^^
that is quite a d*ck move though!
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:00 am
by Big John
tell him to join a punk rock band.
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:46 am
by MrSpall
I'd shake him down for the band's cut of the sales. Keep up a good front the entire time, talking about learning a lesson and making things right. As soon as you've gotten your money from him, drop him like a bad habit.
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:09 am
by QuiNSANiTy
Just tell the 'old drummer' after the next show with the 'new drummer' he's been a great promoter!
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:51 am
by conley
Wow, that's a toughie. I may still continue to work with that person, but I'd never trust him again. You have to ask yourself, "what kind of person would do that?"
If it's a matter of ethics, you should fire him (but, keep in mind, it will more than likely be the beginning of the end of your band).
If you're keeping him in the band for monetary reasons, then you may very well be just a greedy as he is.
The whole act is bordering on theft. The fact that he didn't even pay for any of the recording is so fuucking "bush-league".
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:40 am
by Recordstar
How many chances do you give him to screw you over before you take a stand on his unethical conduct. Losing him WILL NOT be the end of the band...but...having him around may very well be.
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:43 am
by bassjones
Recordstar wrote:How many chances do you give him to screw you over before you take a stand on his unethical conduct. Losing him WILL NOT be the end of the band...but...having him around may very well be.
yup
dump him now. hire a new drummer to replace all of his parts on the CD and put it off until it's ready to go. If you hire a pro session player, they can kick it out in a day. Then find a new drummer for live work.
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:38 am
by Haggard
Easy. Cut off horse head. Place in bed. Leave note.