"Times" Reveals More Artists Who Lost Tapes In 2008 Fire

Artists are suing Universal Music Group over the destructive fire.

(Undated)  --  The "New York Times" says hundreds more artists lost master recordings in a 2008 fire at Universal Studios. 

The "Times" shared a list this week of over 700 additional artists affected by the blaze, including Reba McEntire, George Strait, Conway Twitty and Dolly Parton. 

Many artists whose work was damaged have filed a class action lawsuit against Universal Music Group. 

 

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