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Coldplay deny Joe Satriani plagiarism claims in court

6065 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

6065 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?"

6065 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

6065 days ago
NMEBand legally discount Joe Satriani's claim more info

Coldplay Denies Copying Satriani In Court

6065 days ago
411 ManiaSays "If I Could Fly" lacks originality... more info

Coldplay Fights Back!

6066 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

6066 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

The Best Defense Is A Good Offense Dept. [Lawsuits]

6066 days ago
Idolator"In a response filed in Los Angeles on Monday, attorneys for Coldplay's band members also argued that any similarities between 'Viva La Vida' and Satriani's 'If I Could Fly' weren't enough to warrant damages. Satriani's song 'lacks originality,' Cold... more info

Coldplay in court to defend 'Viva'

6066 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

Coldplay Deny ‘Copy’ Claims

6066 days ago
MTV.co.uk NewsColdplay have denied copying parts of guitarist Joe Satriani’s music on their single Viva La Vida. The bands lawyers were in a US court arguing that any likeness between Coldplay’s... more info

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