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legalcourt1 year ago

"Eagles' Hotel California Trial Unveils Manager's Revelation About 'God Henley' in Phone Call"

The criminal trial of three collectibles experts charged with conspiring to sell sheets of handwritten, draft lyrics to the Eagles' "Hotel California" and other songs has revealed a recording of the band's manager, Irving Azoff, referring to band co-founder Don Henley as "God Henley." The recording emerged in court, shedding light on the Eagles' interpersonal dynamics and the never-published biography that was a point of contention. The trial also delved into the band's music-business dealings and the backstory behind the iconic song's creation, with Henley expected to testify. Defense lawyers argue that the lyric sheets were rightfully obtained, while prosecutors and Azoff contend they were stolen.

via CBS News|
#don-henley#eagles#hotel-california
entertainment1 year ago

"Eagles' Manager Testifies in Manhattan Trial Over Stolen 'Hotel California' Lyrics"

In a criminal trial involving the theft and sale of handwritten Eagles lyrics, a decades-old taped call revealed the band's manager, Irving Azoff, expressing frustration over a stalled biography due to a "pampered rock star," likely referring to Don Henley. The biographer, Ed Sanders, sold the lyrics to one of the defendants, who are charged with conspiring to sell them. The trial has shed light on the band's dynamics and the dealings of their longtime manager, while defense lawyers argue that the writer was the rightful owner of the lyrics.

via The Associated Press|
#biography#criminal-trial#eagles
entertainment1 year ago

"Rod Stewart Joins Music Catalog Sale Surge, Sells Song Collection for Nearly $100 Million"

Rock singer Rod Stewart has sold his song catalog to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists for nearly $100 million, including interests in his publishing catalog, recorded music, and name and likeness rights. The deal comes as Iconic announced raising over $1 billion in new capital for future catalog investments, primarily from HPS Investment Partners. Stewart's six-decade catalog includes hits like “Maggie May” and “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” and follows the company’s acquisitions of the catalogs of other music legends.

via Variety|
#catalog-sale#entertainment#iconic-artists