Dec. 2 (UPI) — KISS frontman Gene Simmons said Tuesday that he was headed to Capitol Hill next week to back legislation intended to ensure musicians are fairly paid when radio stations play their work.
Simmons said in a statement that he would testify before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee during a hearing of the American Music Fairness Act, which has previously been introduced in Congress and been opposed by broadcasters.
The bipartisan bill is intended to close what its supporters call a loophole that allows AM/FM radio stations to avoid paying musicians royalties that are paid by digital platforms and streaming services, such as Spotify or SiriusXm.