What happened to the Payolas?

As with the band’s first break-up, no formal announcement was made that the Payolas were ceasing operations; however, later in 2009 Paul Hyde resumed his solo career, releasing his fifth studio album.

Where are the Payolas from?

Vancouver, Canada
Payolas/Origin

Who was the lead singer of the Payolas?

Paul Hyde’s
Fronted by lead singer Paul Hyde’s eccentric, English-accented vocals and lyrics, and characterized by several shifts in style and sound, the punk/new wave/pop band Payola$ (later Paul Hyde and the Payolas, then Rock and Hyde) was one of the more idiosyncratic Canadian groups to enjoy commercial success in the 1980s.

Who is Paul Hyde married to?

Paul has three children with ex-wife Myriam Nelson. He has a son and twin daughters.

Who wrote eyes of a stranger?

Chris DeGarmo
Geoff Tate
Eyes of a Stranger/Composers

Who is Dani and Lizzy dad?

songwriter Paul Hyde
Vancouver twins Dani and Lizzy Nelson are no strangers to the music world. Their dad is multi-Juno winning songwriter Paul Hyde.

When did payola become illegal?

Payola was officially outlawed in 1960 when Congress amended the Federal Communications Act to outlaw “under-the-table payments and require broadcasters to disclose if airplay for a song has been purchased.” Payola became a misdemeanor charge.

Who is Dana Gee’s husband?

My husband, Paul Hyde (Payola$, Rock & Hyde), first introduced me, a huge Hip fan, to Downie at the Railway Club two decades ago.

Are Singers Dani and Lizzy twins?

Dani and Lizzy Nelson, twin singers from Vancouver, just wanted to recognize the work of a nurse who’d cared for an ailing fan of theirs.

Who sings what does it look like in heaven?

Dani and Lizzy
Dancing in the Sky/Artists

Do radio stations get paid to play songs?

Radio royalties payouts system works by first having the radio station purchase a blanket license from the local performance rights organization(s). As we’ve mentioned earlier, in most markets, both songwriters and recording artists are typically paid royalties any time their music is played on the radio.

How much do royalties pay?

Mechanical Royalties These royalties are paid by record companies or companies responsible for the manufacturing. In the U.S., the amount owed to the songwriter is $0.091 per reproduction of a song. Outside the U.S. the royalty rate is around 8 percent to 10 percent, but varies by country.