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		ISL on Aug 1, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Spotify CEO: musicians can no longer release music... The Dave Matthews Band had a very permissive bootleg policy (bootlegs are fine, we'll even help you place microphones for the best quality, you just can't sell the bootlegs) which was important to the early popularity of the band.

spaceflunky on Aug 1, 2020 [–]

I know that DMB, Phish, and TGD have a BIG bootleg community. I think this is a great idea and key to their success as cult bands.

I wish more bands would do this. Something about a bootsy live album with all its background noise and character that makes it very entertaining.

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