Rock stars amp up in digital music copyright war

2015 is likely to bring more rock stars to Washington, each looking to make their mark on the growing debate over the future of music.

Industry lobbying groups say they’re planning to increasingly leverage the name recognition of recording artists and songwriters to add firepower to traditional lobbying efforts as they ramp up advocacy campaigns for musicians’ rights. The efforts -- which this year brought artists like Rosanne Cash, Lady Antebellum and Steven Tyler to DC -- reflect a growing tumult in the music industry, as listeners shift preferences from hard-copy music toward downloads and the streaming marketplace.

[Dec 26]