![]() ![]() After all, the band not only long ago reimbursed the money “loaned” by then label London (later absorbed by Mercury, Polygram and finally Universal), which signed them in 1979, but addendums to their contract over the years afforded the group unusually favorable terms, including approval of how its music is used and sold. Why? The members of Def Leppard say they’re being shortchanged on the digital value of their hits, which they maintain should be the same as a cut off a physical CD. PHOTOS: ‘Rock of Ages’ Premiere Features Tom Cruise and Julianne Hough At the same time, the band is selling rerecorded replicas. The band is refusing to allow Universal Music use of its original recordings for anything other than physical product, meaning you won’t find the 1987 version of “Pour Some Sugar on Me” on iTunes or in movies like Rock of Ages. It’s a familiar tune, but ’80s rock act Def Leppard is taking an aggressive tack in a fight with its longtime label. ![]()
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