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Eddie Grant Outraged Over Gorillazâ€™s â€œBlatant Ripoffâ€

The reggae singer claims Damon Albarn took parts of his 1981 song “Time Warp” for Gorillaz’s “Stylo” single. Grant is particularly angry because they’re both represented by EMI, and he thinks Albarn had a musicologist evaluate any similarities, to avoid asking permission: “Damon Albarn knows in his heart of hearts.” Read EMI’s “no-comment” comment [...]

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13:22 on March 15 2010

Eddy Grant Accuses Gorillaz Of ‘Stealing’ His Song

Addict Music — Following legal advice on Friday, Eddy Grant has released this statement regarding Gorillaz's recent release Stylo, which he believes infringes the copyright of his son... more info

Eddy Grant Gorillaz

09:43 on March 15 2010

Eddy Grant: 'Gorillaz' Stylo Is Blatant Rip Off My Own Song'

Gigwise — He takes legal advice... more info

Eddy Grant Gorillaz

12:06 on March 16 2010

Gorillaz dropped into Time Warp, says Eddy Grant

Guardian Music — The reggae artist is outraged over alleged similarities between his 80s song and Gorillaz' new single, StyloReggae artist Eddy Grant has accused Gorillaz of "a blatant ri... more info

Eddy Grant Gorillaz

13:04 on March 16 2010

Eddy Grant v Gorillaz

News of The World — Reggae legend accuses Damon Albarn of stealing Stylo. more info

Eddy Grant Gorillaz Damon Albarn

13:43 on March 17 2010

Eddie Grant Outraged Over Gorillazâ€™s â€œBlatant Ripoffâ€

Stereogum — The reggae singer claims Damon Albarn took parts of his 1981 song “Time Warp” for Gorillaz’s “Stylo” single. Grant is particularly angry because they’re both... more info

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