We've received a lot of requests to "expose" the RIAA for who they really are... record companies and record company executives. Our readers feel that the companies involved are hiding behind the name "RIAA," and would like to be formally introduced to the association's members.

At your request, we've put together a list of contact information and addresses for the largest of the companies, as well as pictures and some biographical information about their chief executives. This is all public information. Get to know your RIAA:

Warner Music Group:

Edgar Bronfman, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer

Edgar Bronfman, Jr. has served as Warner Music Group's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since March 1, 2004.

Write to:
75 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10019

Call:
+1-212-275-2000

Sony BMG Music Group:

Andy Lack, Chairman of the Board

Before going to NBC, Mr. Lack spent much of his television career at CBS News, where he created and served as the executive producer of the groundbreaking newsmagazine West 57th (1985-89).

Write to:
550 Madison Ave.
New York, NEW YORK 10022-3211

Call:
+1-212-833-8000 (Phone)
212-833-4818 (Fax)

EMI Group:

Eric Nicoli Chief executive officer, EMI Group

As part of this role he has direct responsibility for the management of EMI Music, the Group's recorded music business including overseeing directly the operations of EMI Music North America.

Write to:
27 Wrights Lane
London, ENG W8 5SW

Call:
+44-20-77957000

Universal Music Group:

Douglas (Doug) Morris, Chairman and CEO

A graduate of Columbia University, Mr. Morris began his music career as a songwriter for music publisher Robert Mellin, Inc.

Write to:
1755 Broadway
New York, NEW YORK 10019
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Call:
+1-212-841-8000 (Phone)
212-331-2580 (Fax)

We ask that if you call you not yell at the person who answers the phone. Behave yourselves.