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Kurt Cobain on Guitar Hero.
With a new Michael Jackson concert film in theaters next week, we look at legal issues tied to the work of a dead artist. And, we discuss what living artists can do to protect their work. Also: The Wiyos share their vaudeville take on Americana, live in our studio.
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The Wiyos
In the Spirit of 'Teen Spirit'
Last month, the video gaming company Activision released its fifth Guitar Hero title. Controversy soon followed, as players discovered that a character modeled on deceased Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain could be made to move and sing in ways the real Cobain would never have done. Today, we hear from entertainment ...
Revival of the Fittest: The Wiyos
Just because The Wiyos have a flair for vaudeville doesn't mean this Brooklyn-based band appeals to niche audiences. This past summer, they played to huge crowds as an opening act for superstars Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. We'll hear their refreshing take on Americana, live in our studio.
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