I agree, 10-15 years is completely reasonable, even a little too generous when it comes to something like a song. Beyond that is pretty ridiculous IMO. I can't even imagine profiting off of something, in my line of work, that I did 10 years ago! If I don't produce 'new' results/developments every year or two, then I'd completely expect to be toast. When it comes to meaningful contributions to society, why should some areas receive special privileges? Specifically, why should people be able to live off a 'hit' album for decades?!?
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I agree, 10-15 years is completely reasonable, even a little too generous when it comes to something like a song. Beyond that is pretty ridiculous IMO. I can't even imagine profiting off of something, in my line of work, that I did 10 years ago! If I don't produce 'new' results/developments every year or two, then I'd completely expect to be toast. When it comes to meaningful contributions to society, why should some areas receive special privileges? Specifically, why should people be able to live off a 'hit' album for decades?!?