Players' work time : a history of the British Musicians' Union, 1893-2013 / John Williamson and Martin Cloonan. by Williamson, John, 1949-, Cloonan, Martin

Table of Contents: “…Bandleaders, composers, and semi-professionalsA leadership election; PPL, the BBC, and the post-war recording industry; The 1946 agreement; Broadcasting after 1947; Public performance; Internationalism; Challenging licensing; Aliens, orchestras, and jazz; Conclusion; 6 The beat generation: 1956-1970; Skiffle and records; Beat groups and session musicians; Orchestras; Internal affairs; A new leader; Keeping music live; Broadcasting; Copyright; Competition and exchanging musicians; Conclusion; 7 The John Morton years: 1971-1990; The changing MU; Commercial radio broadcasting; Annan's Report.…”
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