Here we go again...Iron Maiden sued over the rights of 6 songs

[Black Wizard]

Didn't Dennis Wilcock crop up on a few rock news sites a couple of years ago performing prowler with his current band, marketing himself as the original maiden singer?

Yes, a seven minute version.

 

[Magnus]

The really interesting part is this one - from the link provided by @GhostofCain

https://www.metaltalk.rocks/iron-maiden-sued-over-six-songs

"3. Phantom Of The Opera: This song was based on the novel by Gaston Le Roux. The music was written by Mr Harris."

because Terry Wapram, Tony Moore, and, perhaps, Barry Purkis, have contributed to the music as well.

 

[Brigantium]

With the exception of Phantom I wouldn't really want to claim these songs as my work. 'Biggest hits'? Nah.

 

[Magnus]

Your sexist approach to Prowler is regrettable, Brigs.

 

[Diesel 11]

Well thank god it’s all songs I can deal with.

Hallowed Pt. 2 is stupid. Should’ve been brought up in the first case.

 

[matic22]

Well thank god it’s all songs I can deal with.

Hallowed Pt. 2 is stupid. Because the lines from both songs are not even the same.

FTFY.

 

[Diesel 11]

FTFY.

When I listened to Rainbow’s Gold for the first time, those lines immediately jumped out at me. I don’t think that’s as stupid as you obviously do, but having it in a different lawsuit is.

 

[matic22]

When I listened to Rainbow’s Gold for the first time, those lines immediately jumped out at me. I don’t think that’s as stupid as you obviously do, but having it in a different lawsuit is.

Well, then Bowie's estate can sue Slesser for the first line. If McKay thinks that one similar line, that's not even the same is enough for a lawsuit, he really is an attention seeker.

Robert Plant can sue David Coverdale's arse for using the word baby in songs by that logic. It's stupid.

Or maybe Jones/Gramm suing Harris because:

Please tell me now what love is
I wanna know what love is

 

[Brigantium]

It's going to happen now whenever Maiden are mid-tour, isn't it.

 

[Iron Lurker]

Spoiler

I know there may be some who would like to see IM dropped from the set, but not like this IMO.

 

[matic22]

Spoiler

Alex for Hallowed
Wasted Years for Iron Maiden

Problem solved.

 

[matic22]

I know there may be some who would like to see IM dropped from the set, but not like this IMO.

Spoilers.

 

[Black Wizard]

Spoiler

Alex for Hallowed
Wasted Years for Iron Maiden

Problem solved.

Spoiler

I don't think they'll ever play the first one.

 

[Brigantium]

Spoiler

Alex for Hallowed
Wasted Years for Iron Maiden

Problem solved.

Spoiler

Seriously. Longman's O-Level Ancient History Series will sue.

 

[matic22]

Spoiler

Seriously. Longman's O-Level Ancient History Series will sue.

Looooooool.

 

[Diesel 11]

Spoiler

I don't think they'll ever play the first one.

Spoiler

I hope you’re wrong.

 

[GroundZero]

Spoiler

If they end up having to drop Hallowed, they should at least replace it with Paschendale

 

[matic22]

Spoiler

If they end up having to drop Hallowed, they should at least replace it with Paschendale

Spoiler

But Paschendale would be played in the main set (before Trooper or 2MTM). FOTD to encores.

 

[Black Abyss Babe]

When fisherenterprises first appeared on here in March 2010 talking about the (original) Hallowed/Nomad issue he informed us that:

the matter is now under discussion amongst the principle members of Beckett

Was Slesser not included in this discussion?

https://forum.maidenfans.com/threads/the-beckett-connection.19282/

 

[GhostofCain]

The really interesting part is this one - from the link provided by @GhostofCain

"3. Phantom Of The Opera: This song was based on the novel by Gaston Le Roux. The music was written by Mr Harris."

because Terry Wapram, Tony Moore, and, perhaps, Barry Purkis, have contributed to the music as well.

Perhaps the greedy bastard does not want to share any of the money he might get...