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Originally posted by VulcanRider:
I'm not a musician or a lawyer, but I'd guess if he copyrights his songs then he can let people hear them and sue anybody who rips them off.
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He doesn't have to actively copyright them. Under the Berne Convention, music is automatically copyrighted the moment it is made, requires no formal registration and is completely protected for at least 50 years after his death. So as long as he has some proof that he made it first (sheet music, demo tapes or something like that might work) and motivation to sue any thief who uses his works without permission he will be fine unless he signs something.
Don't know about where to find a vocalist. Wanted ad in a public place sounds like it might work.