Musicians counter falling CD sales with 'added value' packages to woo fans

Artists attempt to lure buyers with extras such as follicles of hair, car rides and free downloadsEarning a living in the music industry used to be relatively simple. You made music, sold records and, with a bit of luck, the money started rolling in. But with CD sales continuing to plunge and digital piracy rampant, artists are increasingly using unorthodox methods to sustain their careers.Lady Gaga, queen of the provocateurs, might be topping the singles charts with Bad Romance but she was rece...

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