Crosby shared his intent to sell on Twitter, outlining his reasons in response to the story of Dylan's $300 million collection. "I can't work...and streaming stole my record money," he wrote. "I have a family and a mortgage and I have to take care of them so it's my only option. I'm sure the others feels the same."
As is tradition with Crosby on Twitter, fans and followers soon had their questions and commentary answered by the man himself.
One couldn't believe that an artist like Crosby didn't get a cut of the cash from streaming services ("Look up the numbers"), while others couldn't believe someone with such a storied career wasn't worth millions ("I am not").
"You have a very successful career and worked and performed for DECADES," one user chided. "Ok, 2020 has been tough but you're 79, bro. You're now broke and can't make rent? How does that happen???"
Crosby reiterated, "Streaming does not pay us for records an COVID has shut down all work live... is that clear enough for you?"
Crosby concluded of the catalogue sales, "If we could get paid for records and play live we would not be doing it. None of us."
If you're looking to make him an offer on his songs, slide in those DMs.
Crosby last released Here If You Listen in 2018 and was in the studio with Jason Isbell late last year.
I am selling mine also ...I can’t work ...and streaming stole my record money ...I have a family and a mortgage and I have to take care of them so it’s my only option ..I’m sure the others feel the same
I never thought I would see this. Unfortunately, several artists have sold their song writes in this age where one cannot play live. I cannot speculate on the reason for it. @thedavidcrosby, I assume you still own more recent songs. Would you ever sell? cnn.com/2020/12/07/med…
Not a chance
Look up the numbers
Is this true David?? That's horrible. Do you not get a cut of streaming?? That's bullshit if you don't.
I am not
Aren’t you worth millions? Is this like Metallic complaining about Napster?
Streaming does not pay us for records an COVID has shut down all work live ....is that clear enough for you ?
You have a very successful career and worked and performed for DECADES. Ok, 2020 has been tough but you’re 79, bro. You’re now broke and can’t make rent? How does that happen???
I am the same age and doing the same thing
No ..he’s getting his retirement money
Frankly this makes sense. Bob sold rights to his publishing catalog to a group that will preserve and market his songs long after he’s gone. In some countries, an artist loses rights to his works because they go into the public domain over time. He’s protecting his legacy.
Exaggerated ...but also includes the stuff I’m selling
"Celebrity Net Worth" has you at 5 million....just goes to show, don't believe everything you read on the web. Hope things pick up for you!
I’ll send you a list
What does a 79 year old do with $300 million?
