John Bowman from the hit 1970's TV show Sha Na Na talks about Truth in Music, some new legislation he's getting passed throughout the U.S. in order to stop the identity theft of bands by fake groups.
His name is actually spelled Jon Bauman. As for the video, it's very good that Jon has helped support a bill that protects the work, reputation, and livelihood of classic bands, however, this video would be a great deal better if (1) the interviewer was more audible; (2) there was no distracting background music -- it's an interview; (3) if there was music, it was Sha Na Na's music playing in the background -- not music that has no bearing on him or his work.
Interesting. Of course there are tribute bands, but I had never heard of this kind of identity theft in the music industry. What complicates the matter, I suppose, are the groups that also changed members (some were changed frequently), making the line-up less clear at times and creating a more unclear identity/image for the band.
In Santiago Chile.. 1970's The Sha na na were very popular.. TV. Program called Sabados gigantes! We love Sha na na!
juan58102 2 months ago
His name is actually spelled Jon Bauman. As for the video, it's very good that Jon has helped support a bill that protects the work, reputation, and livelihood of classic bands, however, this video would be a great deal better if (1) the interviewer was more audible; (2) there was no distracting background music -- it's an interview; (3) if there was music, it was Sha Na Na's music playing in the background -- not music that has no bearing on him or his work.
123Guitarbabe123 4 months ago
Need to spell his last name and first name correctly. Jon Beauman
rockville34 8 months ago
Interesting. Of course there are tribute bands, but I had never heard of this kind of identity theft in the music industry. What complicates the matter, I suppose, are the groups that also changed members (some were changed frequently), making the line-up less clear at times and creating a more unclear identity/image for the band.
pmhm501 10 months ago
Still ugly as ever
hidoll22 1 year ago