Do bands make their own songs or do they hire writers to write it for them?

Question

Well uncle_dodge, you AREN'T going to get the 10 pts!

Answer 1

Some bands have designated songwriters in their bands, though the bands may also do "covers" of favorite songs that put them together as a band.

Some artists, however, are not writers. They listen to "demos", or songs that are written by someone to use on an album, and then the producers and artist decide what's best for their album.

Nobody is "hired" to write lyrics anymore. The Monkees aren't around to hear your question.

Answer 2

most bands hire a writer for at least one of their songs. But some (very few) write there own lyrics. Also a writer and a musician can write together.

Answer 3

Some bands may only play their own material, while some may not have any talent for writing their own songs at all. Most bands however do a mixture of both.

Answer 4

Either way.

Local, small bands usually write their own.

Bigger, famous bands can go either way - they tend to have the money to buy the lyrics if they need or want to.

I think most bands pride themselves in writting their own music!

Answer 5

depends. some bands write their own songs and some bands have their songs written for them.

Answer 6

some write they own songs from their own experinces & other hire people to write the songs for them!!!
just depands on the singer/band

Answer 7

both, some bands write songs and get them "cleaned up" by professionals, you should check the cd, it will say who is responsible for the writing, producing, etc...

Answer 8

either way, it depends on the band. most rock bands write their own music. and personally, i think they all should because its more meaningful for them to write their own.

Answer 9

both,
you get more respect and acclaim if you can write not to mention you get all the money if you own the songs

Answer 10

both. and some bands and musicians will actually DO BOTH, not just one or the other.