Reuters is reporting that songwriter Jake Holmes sued former Led Zeppelin and Yardbirds guitarist Jimmy Page, music publisher Warner Chappell (WMG.O), and film studio Sony Pictures in California federal court on Monday for allegedly violating his rights in the song “Dazed And Confused.”
Holmes said in the complaint that Page and Warner Chappell broke a settlement agreement by releasing new early live recordings of the song and featuring it in Sony Pictures’ documentary, “Becoming Led Zeppelin”, without paying or crediting him.
Holmes accused Page of copyright infringement and breach of contract. Spokespeople for Warner and Sony Pictures did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the complaint. Holmes’ attorney Daniel Johnson declined to comment.
Read the full report at Reuters.
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Holmes said in the complaint that Page and Warner Chappell broke a settlement agreement by releasing new early live recordings of the song and featuring it in Sony Pictures’ documentary, “Becoming Led Zeppelin”, without paying or crediting him.
Holmes accused Page of copyright infringement and breach of contract. Spokespeople for Warner and Sony Pictures did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the complaint. Holmes’ attorney Daniel Johnson declined to comment.
Read the full report at Reuters.
Did you know BraveWords has an active Facebook Group where you can start your own metal discussion or take part in many other discussions. The BraveWords Facebook Group is the evolution of the old BraveWords message board from years ago.
Bands… feel free to promote your shows and albums.
Podcasts… feel free to promote your new episodes.
Radio Shows… feel free to promote your latest show.
Record Labels… feel free to promote your latest releases
Click to join and start discussing: https://m.facebook.com/groups/bravewordsmetal/
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