Navigating Music Rights and Artist Narratives

This chapter explores the intricacies of music rights through the lens of high-profile artists like Bob Dylan, focusing on the confusion surrounding the sale of publishing rights. It highlights the challenges faced by biographers and journalists in accessing authentic narratives from musicians while discussing the ethical dimensions of their relationships with these artists. The conversation examines the construction of celebrity identities, emphasizing the complexities in understanding figures like Paul McCartney amidst his scripted public persona.