Nathan McNeil

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

@amandarstacey It's certainly a hypothetical situation, but if it does no harm then why abolish it? #MUS2011

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

@CashinMark Strongly agree! If there's anyway to give homegrown artists a little more exposure then why not? #MUS2011

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

It's worth considering that all of these popular artists people are mentioning may not have gotten recognized without the quota #MUS2011

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

(3/3) Canadian artists to have the chance to be commercially successful, and what musician can argue with that? #MUS2011

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

(2/3) Canadian's; there is a lot less due to our population. The quota can only help artists. It provides a chance for MORE #MUS2011

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

(1/3) I think the quota helps buff up Canada's music industry with more profits. Even though great music is being produced by #MUS2011

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

(2/2) #MUS2011 @RoobyJewber Artists performing live have the ability to replicate most sounds on stage now.

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

(1/2) #mus2011 @RoobyJewber I do agree that there was a change in musical paradigm, but not due to recording technology.

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

@kristyking234 I agree with you.

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

#MUS2011 There is a difference between a "Live 'cover' band" than a popular band who covers another pop artist's song.

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

(5/5) #MUS2011 rather torrent their music for free at home than go out and pay for a ticket.

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

(4/5) #MUS2011 this is because a lot of people do not perceive cover bands to be as talented anymore. I also believe they would

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

(3/5) #MUS2011 to the original band playing the song at home, than go out and listen to a cover band who is not as famous. I think

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

(2/5) #MUS2011 would still prefer to listen to a cover band live versus the original band on record. However most people would rather listen

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

(1/5) #MUS2011 I disagree to a certain extent with Wald's assessment. People don't attend strictly cover bands as often anymore. SOME people

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

@Rome_Leader @woodNAPM #MUS2011 I agree with your point here Scott.

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

@KaylaPetten I think racial factors played a large roll in sales totals. #MUS2011

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

@woodNAPM Most artists in the era mentioned in this article did not have these permissions. #MUS2011 (2/2)

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

@woodNAPM For someone to record and release a cover in this age, they need permission from the publisher. #MUS2011 (1/2)

[Nathan McNeil @NathanMcNeil25]

@dawn_nl A lot of it was stolen from the African-American culture. #MUS2011