Jimmy Page, the guitarist of Led Zeppelin, is facing a new lawsuit concerning the song “Dazed and Confused.” A songwriter, Jake Holmes, is suing Page, Warner Chappell, and others for copyright infringement, alleging that they did not properly credit or pay him for the use of his song in new recordings and the “Becoming Led Zeppelin” documentary. Additionally, a limited edition 7″ single featuring previously unheard mixes of “Rock And Roll” and “Friends,” produced by Jimmy Page, is being released by Led Zeppelin.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
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New Lawsuit:Jake Holmes, the composer of the original “Dazed and Confused,” is suing Jimmy Page and others for failing to credit or compensate him for the use of his song in new releases and the documentary. Holmes claims the defendants are violating copyright law by claiming the Holmes composition as the Page composition.
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“Becoming Led Zeppelin” Film:The “Becoming Led Zeppelin” documentary has received positive feedback from fans, which Jimmy Page acknowledged on social media.
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Limited Edition Single:Led Zeppelin is releasing a 7″ single featuring two previously unreleased mixes of “Rock And Roll” (Sunset Sound Mix) and “Friends” (Olympic Studios Mix), produced by Jimmy Page.
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Royalties:Jimmy Page recently received a £6.75 million dividend payment from a business he uses to collect royalties, according to Led Zeppelin News.
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Other News:There are ongoing developments in a dispute between Jimmy Page and Robbie Williams regarding building work at Page’s London home. Also, a previous attempt at a Led Zeppelin exhibition appears to have been abandoned due to disagreements among the band members
