Jimi Hendrix Bandmates' Estates Lose Royalties Case Against Sony Music
The estates and heirs of Jimi Hendrix's bandmates have lost a significant court case against Sony Music in the UK. The legal battle concerned claims over royalties from the legendary musician's recordings.
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Jimi Hendrix bandmates’ estates lose court case against record label
The estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, who both died in the 2000s, disputed the copyright of studio recordings from the 1960s The estates of two of Jimi Hendrix’s former bandmates have lost a high court case against a major record label. Owners of the estates of bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell took legal action against Sony Music Entertainment UK (SMEUK), claiming they were entitled to copyright and performers’ rights. Continue reading...
By Nadeem Badshah
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A London judge has ruled that bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell signed away their copyrights in “clear and unequivocal” terms.
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