Piracy

In the US in 2012, music downloads accounted for 55.9% of all music sales.

Online Music Piracy Destroys Local Music: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8471290.stm
95% Of Music Downloads Are Illegal: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jan/17/music-piracy
The Positive Effects Of Music Piracy: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02241/pros.htm

Positive Effects Of Music Piracy:

• Better distribution of music
• Leads to greater concert attendance
• Greater record sales for lesser known artists

Neil Young On Piracy: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120201/13311617627/neil-young-piracy-is-new-radio-quality-sucks.shtml