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U2 accused of ripping off guitarist’s song: suit | New York Post
As with the Led Zeppelin case, I doubt he will get what he wants. I also listened to the song and his comment "an ordinary lay observer would reasonably find that the songs are substantially and that an infringement has occurred" to be completely bogus and without merit.
U2 accused of ripping off guitarist’s song: suit | New York Post
A British guitarist and songwriter is suing U2 and its front man Bono claiming that the famous band stole one of his songs for their 1991 album “Achtung Baby.”
Paul Rose said U2 lifted multiple elements of his song “Nae Slappin” for their hit song “The Fly” at a time when they were desperately searching for a new sound.
“An ordinary lay observer would reasonably find that the songs are substantially similar and that an infringement has occurred,” Rose claimed in his Manhattan federal court lawsuit.
He is seeking $5 million in damages, lawyers’ fees and songwriting credit for “The Fly.”
As with the Led Zeppelin case, I doubt he will get what he wants. I also listened to the song and his comment "an ordinary lay observer would reasonably find that the songs are substantially and that an infringement has occurred" to be completely bogus and without merit.