Industry May 28, 2026

George Clinton Royalty Battle Heads to Trial

An appeals court says a jury should decide whether the late keyboardist owns a portion of the Parliament-Funkadelic catalog.

Originally published by Billboard
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George Clinton Royalty Battle Heads to Trial

An appeals court has ruled that George Clinton must face a trial regarding a dispute over P-Funk royalties. The case involves a claim by the estate of the late keyboardist Bernie Worrell, who is alleged to be owed a portion of the Parliament-Funkadelic music catalog. Originally reported by Billboard.