Thorn-EMI 1995 Annual Report

"The British music scene is enioying a
growing revival, and at EMI a number
ofour breaking acts are enioying
healrhy 'ale..Wirlr emerging a tt.t'
such as Supergrass, Sbampoo and
Radiohead, togetherwith our
superstars and rich catalogue, EMI's
music will continue to sell strongly
in Britain and overseas."
Rapert Perry - Chairman, EMI
Records UK O Eire
"Virgin has been involved with the
resurgence ofthe British music scene
at every level. Artists like Carleen
Ander.on and M.rs.ir e Artr, k have
become household names, while
Smasl.r and These Animal Men wcre
leaders in the movement labelled
'New\(ave of the NewrWave'."
PaaI Conrol - Managing Director,
Virgin Records UK
"ln American music today therc's rnore
of a willingness to experiment than
we've seen in years. Bands such as the
Beastie Boys, Luscious Jackson,
Spearhead and Triple Fast Action are
inventing a musical language that
speaks directly to ,voung peopJe.
That's what the luture of music is
all about."
Gary Gersb - Preside tandCEO,
Capitol Record;
"Rap nusic has come so 1)r that people
don't even notice it as sornething
diflerent any more. It's everywherc,
from commercials to the novies.
Wrth arri.rr liks r111fuqq. \eo Tlbe r.
working to present serious positive
rap that ians will recognise as the
real thing."
Eric Broohs - President, Noo-TrJtbe
ScdrJice