Sir John dislikes pirates
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/sep/21/musicindustry-internetipos
Sir Elton John, who I actually had no idea was knighted, has come out
against people who illegally obtain music.
The above link, which I note very wisely uses the term “come out” when associated with Elton John, states the pop star agrees with government plans to cut the internet connections of repeat offenders when it comes to illegal downloads.
Sir John disagrees with the FAC, a group mentioned elsewhere in this blog, a group of artists who have no problem with music downloads.
I would have thought, knowing the FAC, John would have taken their view, being a rich famous musician but apparantly, he is on the side of Lilly Allen who also disagees with these rich dudes.
Tory.
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