Song sites face legal crackdown

Some punk asses from the Music Publishers' Associated(MPA) what to shut down lyric and tab websites because they say "Unauthorised use of lyrics and tablature deprives the songwriter of the ability to make a living, and is no different than stealing,". Oh, I know, I must be ruining a bands life if they don't print lyrics and I find it on a website. Or all those bands that release official scores, they must be reeling. Honestly, these people at the MPA should be laughed out of court. In no way, shape or form would this lead to artists making more money. The top jazz music book is completely illegal. Plus tabs probably play a big part in keeping people interested in playing music, at least in the early stages. It's also just fun to play along, but the MPA wants to ruin lives.

[BBC]