Rights to live performances

I recall being told in law school that the way to acquire a copyright in a live performance (such as a musical concert or an athletic competition but not a play) was to record the performance. Thus, the "author" (the person/organization making the recording) acquires the rights in and to that recording. If a spectator also makes a recording, doesn't the spectator also acquire a copyright in their recording? Is there any way to prevent the spectator from acquiring a copyright in the same performance? (Assume that there is no contract/license <admission ticket> which would forbid making a recording.)

Regards,
David Crosby
dcrosby[_at_]usa1.com
dcrosby[_at_]lappinkusmer.com Received on Wed Apr 30 1997 - 03:43:36 GMT