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CBGB's Gallery to Reopen as The Morrison Hotel Gallery

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On March 27, The Morrison Hotel Gallery, which houses a variety of music-related art and photography, will open an exhibition space at 313 Bowery, the former home to the famed CBGB's Gallery.

David Byrne's Survival Strategies for Emerging Artists — and Megastars

Source: Wired News

What is called the music business today, however, is not the business of producing music. At some point it became the business of selling CDs in plastic cases, and that business will soon be over. But that's not bad news for music, and it's certainly not bad news for musicians.

Do-It-Yourself Music Stardom

Source: The New York Times

Both Radiohead and a former Talking Head have advice for young artists on navigating the chaotic music industry.

David Byrne: Labels Should Ditch DRM, Accept Music Sales as a Loss Leader

Source: Gizmodo

David Byrne, former lead singer of the Talking Heads and pretty much the coolest geek on the face of the planet, spoke out against DRM and big record labels this week at South by Southwest.

David Byrne Says Don't Buy RIAA CDs

Source: journal.davidbyrne.com

In his latest blog entry, musician David Byrne, formerly of the Talking Heads and an RIAA artist, suggest when people are buying CDs, don't buy any from the RIAA. With all the crippleware, spyware, and other security nightmares installed on new discs, he suggest avoiding them al

David Byrne, Imelda Marcos and disco: a cultural journey?

Source: Manila Bulletin Online

Great article about David's recent doings in the Phillipines in December 2005. Here is his journal entry regarding said event - Manila: Why am I here?.