Apple’s New Prime Time TV Ad Highlights Burning Custom Music CDs on Macs

CUPERTINO, California—March 6, 2001—Apple® today announced that it will begin airing a new television commercial tonight that features over 20 talented musicians appearing together to demonstrate how Mac® users can pick their favorite tunes from their CD library and create (burn) custom CDs on their Macs.

Among the musical talent participating is Barry White, George Clinton, Liz Phair, Steve Harwell of Smashmouth, De La Soul, Lil’ Kim, Ziggy Marley, Chuck Berry, Dwight Yoakam, Exene Cervenka and Deep Dish.

The 60 second TV spot will kick off tonight at the following times (EST/PST):

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer on WB at approximately 8:40 p.m.
• Frasier on NBC at approximately 9:02 (the first spot after the start of the show)
• Angel on The WB at approximately 9:30 p.m.

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