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News Roundup: 5/4/2009

5489 days ago
Allmusic BlogJoe Satriani accused Coldplay of “borrowing” one of his songs for their hit “Viva La Vida”; now Cat Stevens claims that the song’s melody was taken from his 1973 song “Foreigner Suite.” Though it’s unclear whether or not Stevens will ... more info

Chickenfoot Supergroup Plot May Tour Dates

5510 days ago
Rolling StoneChickenfoot, the supergroup featuring former Van Halen members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ drummer Chad Smith and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, have announced their first tour dates. The live gigs will lead up to the... more info

Coldplay vs Joe Satriani – you be the judge!

5514 days ago
Orange Music BlogColdplay have this week fetched up in a US federal court, charged with nabbing “substantial, original portions” of guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani’s 2004 song ‘If I Could Fly’ to furnish their own ‘Viva La Vidaâ€... more info

Coldplay deny Joe Satriani plagiarism claims in court

5515 days ago
Guardian MusicThe band's lawyers respond to accusations of copyright infringement by saying that Satriani's song 'lacks originality'Coldplay have filed court papers denying that they copied parts of their hit single Viva La Vida from a song by rock guitarist Joe S... more info

Sugar Bits - Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl Are Engaged

5515 days ago
PopSugar UK Jamie Cullum and Sophie Dahl are engaged, his spokesman has confirmed. The couple have been together for two years, and told friends the news at the Gucci party last week. Congrats! - Now Although Samantha Ronson's family have been looking into fil... more info

Continue reading "Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida': genius or plagiarism?"

5515 days ago
TopixColdplay earned a Grammy for the album containing the song in dispute. I don't remember hearing about this lawsuit when it was filed in December, but on Monday, the band Coldplay denied in federal court that it copied parts of guitar virtuoso Joe Sat... more info

Coldplay deny copying music in federal court

5515 days ago
NMEBand legally discount Joe Satriani's claim more info

Coldplay Fights Back!

5516 days ago
Perez HiltonIn a US federal court, Coldplay has denied any similarities between Joe Satriani's If I Could Fly and their hit Viva La Vida, fighting Satriani's December copyright infringement lawsuit. Adding arrogance to douchebaggery, Coldplay also claimed that S... more info

Coldplay Say Satriani “Lacked Originality” As “Viva La Vida” Fight Hits Court

5516 days ago
Rolling StoneAs the Battle of “Viva la Vida” hits the legal system, Coldplay have once again denied copycatting the riff from Joe Satriani’s “If I Could Fly” for the title track off the band’s latest album. In papers filed yesterday in a Los Angeles f... more info

Coldplay in court to defend 'Viva'

5516 days ago
Jam! Showbiz Music, CanadaLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Coldplay has denied in federal court that it copied parts of Joe Satriani's music for its hit song, "Viva La Vida." more info

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