Jimi Hendrix Bandmates’ Heirs Sue Sony Music U.K. for Millions Over Copyright, Streaming Royalties
variety.comK.J. Yossman Heirs of Jimi Hendrix’s former bandmates, bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell, have filed a lawsuit against Sony Music in the U.K., alleging copyright infringement and seeking royalties.The filing, in London’s High Court, follows an application for a legal declaration made by Sony Music and the Hendrix estate in a Manhattan federal court last month that would pre-emptively exonerate them of all legal claims.Hendrix soared to fame in the 1960s after teaming up with British musicians Redding and Mitchell (pictured above with Hendrix, left and right, respectively) to form the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
The group split in 1969, although Mitchell reunited with Hendrix several months before the guitarist’s death in August of 1970.
Now, Redding and Mitchell’s heirs claim they own a stake in the band’s music, which includes the classic “Electric Ladyland” album.In January, Sony Music and Hendrix’s estate – which is comprised of U.S.
companies Experience Hendrix LLC and Authentic Hendrix LLC – filed their own claim in New York asking a judge to declare they are not in breach of any copyright.
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