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

Jimi Hendrix bandmates lose High Court rights claim

The estates of two of Jimi Hendrix's former bandmates have lost a High Court claim against Sony Music Entertainment UK over rights linked to recordings by The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Jimi Hendrix Bandmates’ Heirs Lose U.K. Royalties Fight Against Sony Music, Hendrix Estate

“This decision means we can continue protecting [Jimi's] legacy with the love, care, and integrity it deserves," the guitar legend's sister tells Rolling Stone

By Nancy Dillon

Heirs of Jimi Hendrix’s Bandmates Lose U.K. Royalties Trial Against Sony Music

A London judge has ruled that bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell signed away their copyrights in “clear and unequivocal” terms.

By Rachel Scharf

Estates of Jimi Hendrix bandmates who claim they “died in relative poverty” lose copyright case against record label

The court decided that, despite their claims, the clause of the recording agreement was “clear and unequivocal” The post Estates of Jimi Hendrix bandmates who claim they “died in relative poverty” lose copyright case against record label appeared first on NME.

By Liberty Dunworth