“The copyright on sound recordings by the Beatles, Rolling Stones and other famous bands was due to expire in the next few years. However, the EU Council has now scuttled any such hopes. The copyright term has been extended from 50 to 70 years with life-supported rockers expressing their delight.”
Ergo: Yes, we must redouble our efforts to incentivise John Lennon to produce more new music! (via)
It is good to read that at least Holland, Belgium and a little few other countries voted AGAINST this extension. Unfortunately too many other moron politicians (most likely nicely paid by some lobbyists) haven’t studied “public good & intellectual property 101” enough.