American Fed. of Music

In 1942, James Caesar Petrillo, president of the musicians' union, advocated for royalties on records to fund community music projects. The Taft Hartley Act later made this illegal, prompting Petrillo to testify before Congress. He argued that musicians should not be exploited by recordings made for jukeboxes and radio stations.

What was the purpose of the royalties secured by James Caesar Petrillo in 1942?

• To support international music tours

• To increase the union's wealth

• To build new recording studios

• To fund community music projects and provide jobs for musicians

What was the impact of the Taft Hartley Act on the musicians' union's royalty arrangement?

• It had no impact on the arrangement

• It made the arrangement more profitable

• It legalized the royalty arrangement

• It made the arrangement illegal

How did James Caesar Petrillo respond to the Taft Hartley Act's impact on the union?

• He ignored the act

• He addressed a congressional committee

• He increased the royalties

• He resigned from his position

What was the musicians' union's stance on recordings made for home consumption?

• They opposed it

• They supported it

• They were indifferent

• They wanted it banned

Why did the musicians' union oppose recordings made for jukeboxes and radio stations?

• They thought it was outdated technology

• They believed it was unfair to play without compensation

• They wanted to focus on live performances

• They preferred recordings for television