Here is a list of Legal Information links and contacts....use them wisely. This is the music business so let's treat it like a business, Cover your back because no one will go out of their way to make sure you get taken care of... COPYRIGHT YOUR MUSIC.
Assume that everyone is looking to take advantage of you....not all of them are but...if you let them...they will. Ask questions...don't believe all the answers. Check things out and don't be afraid to find out some things for yourself.
Success breeds problems...make sure to avoid as many pitfalls as you can ahead of the time...there will be plenty of problems later.
Check out the sample pages of these contracts @ MusicContracts.Com.....Start your band out right with a Mutual Band Agreement
Who writes the songs, Who owns the name, Who has my money, where is the money and what's my cut, That's my gear.......???? Figure it out.
