Artists to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler: We've Got Your Back on Net Neutrality

A variety of recording artists wrote a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler to support him for moving forward with strong network neutrality rules. The artists wrote, "We write to you at a crucial moment for net neutrality, as we probably don’t have to remind you. We understand that your position can be thankless and that it is difficult to take a stand for what is right when there is so much pressure from powerful interests and their political allies. As musicians and composers, we want to thank you for moving forward with strong net neutrality rules. As so many creators have already noted, reclassification under Title II is the best way to ensure that the Internet remains open for us to build businesses, reach audiences and earn a living in what is a challenging marketplace for creative content....We know that you will face political opposition and coordinated attacks from well-funded corporations. But isn’t it cooler to have us on your side than some giant Internet service provider? We think so. And we’ll step up to defend your plan because we know it’s the right call, and we know you understand the importance of making it."