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Mr Mencher,
Our drummer has recently left the band. He is asking about getting royalties on Cd sales. He feels he should be paid a portion for every CD sold that he is on. Is he entitled to this after he quit? Is he right in this? He is holding the log in information for our CD Baby account hostage until he gets what he wants. We are on a big tour this year and it is shaping up to be the biggest year for us ever. Please help.
Браво, мне кажется, это замечательная фраза…
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