Daniel Kreps, Staff Writer, RollingStone.com, Rock&Roll Daily

"Second Life" Bluesman Gets Record Deal in Real Life

August 15, 2008 at 12:02 am PT

A Nashville blues musician named Von Johin has been signed to a record label, thanks to his free performances on alternate computer universe Second Life. Von Johin is believed to be the first artist signed to a contract thanks to performances in a virtual world. Aside from his steady schedule of touring small real-life venues, Von Johin also plays a weekly virtual concert on Second Life, which brought him to the attention of scouts from Reality Entertainment, who signed the bluesman after seeing his following online.

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