Gene Simmons Testifies on Music Modernization Act, Praises Trump's Leadership

Gene Simmons' Testimony on Music Modernization Act

• 🎤 Gene Simmons of KISS testified before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property.
• 💡 He expressed gratitude to President Trump for his leadership on issues important to artists.
• 📌 Simmons highlighted Trump's signing of the Music Modernization Act in 2018, which updated copyright protection for the digital era.

The Injustice for Artists

• ⚖️ Simmons brought attention to a long-standing injustice affecting artists, specifically concerning airplay royalties.
• 🎶 He used the example of Bing Crosby's "White Christmas", noting that while the song has been played millions of times and generated revenue for radio stations and others, the original artist was never paid for its airplay.
• 🗣️ He urged legislators from both parties to help remedy this situation for artists, past, present, and future.