News Apr 29, 2026

Sony Music wins copyright and performer rights battle with the estates of Jimi Hendrix’s bandmates

Sony has won its legal battle with the estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, both members of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The estates said Sony was infringing the late musicians’ rights by distributing the band’s recordings, but the high court says - based on a 1966 agreement - that’s not true

Originally published by Complete Music Update
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Sony Music wins copyright and performer rights battle with the estates of Jimi Hendrix’s bandmates