Rock and Roll...Class of 2002

Featuring: Jimmy Eat World, Nelly Furtado*, The Vines*, John Mayer, The Hives,* Avril Lavigne,* Jack Johnson and Ashanti... Also: Ben Kweller, Dashboard Confessional, Fischerspooner, Earshot, The Realistics, S.T.U.N., Sugarcult, The Mooney Suzuki, and more!

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*Members of foreign societies who license their music through ASCAP in the U.S.

THE ASCAP AWARDS

From Rhythm & Soul, Pop and Film & TV Music to Latin, Concert and Christian Music, ASCAP honored the songwriters, composers and publishers of the most performed music of 2001.

HEADLINES

DEPARTMENTS

New Members
Nashville
Latin Corner
Concert
ASCAP Foundation
Film & TV
Notebook
Stepping Out
Stepping Out Photo Page
Playback Rewind

CLASS ACTS

Whether it was sweaty punk, sunny pop, folky hip hop or heavier-than-ever metal, in 2002 rock music came back in a big way. Our special Rock and Roll Class of 2002 section highlights those members who were the heads of the class this year and some we better make way for.

ELLIOT'S GOLD

Writer/producer Damon Elliot has worked with some of today's top artists, from Pink and Jessica Simpson to Destiny's Child and Eminem. Now he's adding his touch to the music for several new films, including Charlie's Angels II, S.W.A.T and a live action feature of Fat Albert.

SONGS FOR FILM AND TV

Some of today's top music supervisors offer the best advice on how to get your songs into film and television projects.

KNOW YOUR BENEFITS

A new section highlights new and current benefits offered to ASCAP members as well as contact numbers.

MASTHEAD

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