Ed Money and the Doobie Brothers settle digital royalty claims

Both American rocker Eddie Money and the Doobie Brothers have reached out of court settlements with their record labels, Sony Music and Warners respectively, regarding the payment of royalties on digital revenues. The cases were two of the many that US heritage artists have brought against all of the majors following the landmark ruling in the case between FBT Productions and Universal Music over whether download money should be treated as record sales or licensing income - artists usually get a much bigger cut of the latter than the former.

Bluegrass legend dies

Earl Scruggs, the pioneering bluegrass banjo player who is often credited for helping shape the sound of modern country music, has died aged 88. And farewell to Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hoassack who has died aged 65. And goodbye to Ronnie Montrose, top session guitarist and band member with Van Morrison, Boz Scaggs and the Edgar Winter Group. He has died aged 64. Rest in Peace World music pioneer Benjamin Escoriza. The Spanish singer and lyricist has died aged just 58.