LEMONHEADS Leader Sues GM Over Song Use

MUSIC NEWS - The founder of the American alt rock band, the Lemonheads has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Federal Court on Thursday against General Motors, claiming the auto company had  copied one of his songs for an ad.  Evan Dando is suing GM and its advertising firm, claiming the automaker violated his copyright on The Lemonheads tune "It's a Shame About Ray."

The complaint alleges the song was re-recorded and included in a 2008 TV campaign for Chevrolets and Buicks. Dando is seeking damages and a percentage of the of profits from the campaign.  So far, there has been no reponse from GM, which sought federal bankruptcy protection this week, and the advertising firm Asche & Spencer, Inc .

The Lemonheads are about to embark on a tour to promote the June 23 release of their new album, Varshons (order below) on The End Records.  News, here.

Published 6/6/09 by

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