The matchbox-sized device with no moving parts is one of the smallest of its kind in the world and features encryption software designed in the UK to prevent piracy. Bill Wyman has chosen to release a Special Edition album of unreleased material and live performances of his Rhythm Kings supergroup featuring Eric Clapton, Georgie Fame, Gary Booker and Peter Frampton. The player, due to be promoted from 1 October, is expected to become a collectors' item but can be used for other MMC albums or with blank MMCs for users to record their own MP3 music choices. The Bill Wyman MP3 Player totally solves this problem, I'm very excited about this - in fact my mind is reeling from the possibilities. Anyone could download the music from an artist's site but a unique serial number is needed to unlock it.
Musicians can get real-time online reports on album sales and royalty payments due.
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