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Music Biz News: Rise & Fall 2010, Jenner On Lockers, Remix Dylan, Limewire Damage, Moombahton & More

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  • A look at the rise and fall of musicians in 2010. (The330)
  • Peter Jenner on music locker services: "…if the services are not licensed then they will just develop unlicensed, and Napster and p2p will seem like vicarage tea parties." (MidemBlog)
  • Sony's Remix Project gives fans a chance to remix Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" and won a trip to SXSW.

More Music Inudstry News & Commentary:

  • Can record labels really quantify the damage from Limewire downloads? (paidContent)
  • New dance music genre Moombahton celebrates in first anniversary. (DC City Paper)
  • Apple Puts In Order For 20-21 Million iPhones For Q1 2011 (SAI)
  • A look back at tough year in live music and what to expect next. (AP)
  • New record stores in Istanbul keep old music format spinning (Daily News & Economic Review)
  • Facebook took a look at the words its users used most in 2010 and music related terms were pretty low on the list.
  • 2010's most charitable stars. (People)
  • R.I.P. – R&B singer Tina Marie.

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