Danny Sapko discovers… (now including follow up vid that is worse!)

[Killerfridge]

2 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

 

So is this part of the same story or has the world gone a little mad? I hadn't heard of the Old Time Sailors, so I did a search on them and it seems they are tied up on a modern day slavery probe in devon? I mean that sounds a bit worse than just nicking a few songs.

 

I'm sorry, what?!

[Woodinblack]

2 minutes ago, Killerfridge said:

I'm sorry, what?!

Thats what I thought but..

https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/old-time-sailors-blast-hate-10204971

 

"As part of this investigation, we have arrested six males on suspicion of modern-day slavery offences. We appreciate the activity may have caused some confusion and concern amongst the local community" - the band leader has done a runner.

[tauzero]

12 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

Thats what I thought but..

https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/old-time-sailors-blast-hate-10204971

 

"As part of this investigation, we have arrested six males on suspicion of modern-day slavery offences. We appreciate the activity may have caused some confusion and concern amongst the local community" - the band leader has done a runner.

 

A few of the comments on the video refer to musicians being unpaid or underpaid for their work with Old Time Sailors.

[Beer of the Bass]

There's a website that presents stories from multiple former members and catalogues existing court cases in Argentina against the bandleader. But since it's sensitive material relating to a current UK police investigation, it's presumably not one to share on basschat.

[kwmlondon]

22 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

Yes. This seems to be more iniquitous, and the way the band operates sounds unconventional at best.

Yep. I’m not going to look into this band. Not interested going down that rabbit hole. 

[Stub Mandrel]

4 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

 

So is this part of the same story or has the world gone a little mad? I hadn't heard of the Old Time Sailors, so I did a search on them and it seems they are tied up on a modern day slavery probe in devon? I mean that sounds a bit worse than just nicking a few songs.

 

 

I was struck by the plagiarism accusations... the modern slavery element became apparent later.

[Andy_L]

Folks, now is probably a good time to announce that due to unforseen circumstances, the release of my fantastic new song, "Bernadette", has been delayed 

Edited 1 hour ago by Andy_L