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Outlook Series | States silence musical copycats (1053 words) |
 | Musical pioneers from the ‘50s and ‘60s, such as Mary Wilson of The Supremes and Frank Maffei and Joe Terry of Danny and The Juniors, have lobbied for the laws to protect the legacies and livelihoods of classic performers from impostors who steal their income and acclaim. |
| Bauman, who still performs often, is chairman of the Vocal Group Hall of Fame’s (VGHF) Truth in Music committee, which began lobbying for state laws restricting how musical groups and venues advertise performances after a failed effort to protect musical artists through federal trademark law. |
| In the case of musical groups with high turnover, there are often many former members who may rightfully use the name but are not highly recognizable to the public. |
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