Apple is a 'digital vampire', says Pete Townshend

The Who star says tech giant should do more to support musicians, and also criticises illegal downloadersPete Townshend has called on iTunes owner Apple to do more to support musicians "whose work it bleeds like a digital vampire Northern Rock".The Who star used a radio industry lecture on Monday evening to call for Apple, now run by Tim Cook, should employ A&R executives to spot new talent and provide financial and creative support to emerging artists.Townshend also hit out at illegal downloadi...

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