nobodyhome @ Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:09 pm wrote:
I've seen the figures before, maybe even on this site, but I don't recall the breakdown. A very small percentage of the money they collect goes to the artists. The vast majority goes for operating costs, which are probably mostly lawers, and salaries....just from what I've read, which makes this my opinion....kinda like a Republican plan, void of any figures....
You are thinking of RIAA. I believe ASCAP and BMI both distribute over 85% of their take to songwriters.