Things Aren't So In Tune in Idol-land… admin Tuesday, June 15, 2010 $1 Rumors In the rumor mill… the house band on the hit show American Idol is peeved these days. According to the American Federation of Musicians, the show’s producers are making millions in downloads and ringtones without paying the band members nothing! The musicians are seeking $500,000 in damages. No comments by the producers are available at this time. Photo Source Simon Cowell…stop being cheap and pay these hardworking folks their money!