Apple, Sony, Google Named in Lawsuits for Playing Pre-1972 Music

The owner of recordings by the Flying Burrito Brothers, Hot Tuna and New Riders of the Purple Sage has filed seven lawsuits against the major streaming companies, alleging they are playing music that was released before 1972 illegally. Among the defendants are Apple’s Beats, Sony, Google, Rdio, Songza, Slacker and……