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business15 hours ago

Sting Faces London High Court Over Police Royalties Split

The Police royalties case has moved to London’s High Court, with Sting admitting he has paid Summers and Copeland about $800,000 (and Summers/Copeland noting a recent $870,000 payment) toward what they say is an underpayment from download and streaming revenue. Summers and Copeland contend there was an oral agreement later formalized to share royalties, and assert they’re owed more than $2 million; Sting’s side argues streaming is a public-performance issue and royalties should be limited to sales of records. The dispute centers on how the band’s late-1990s/2010s contracts should be interpreted in the streaming era. None of the members attended today’s preliminary hearing as the case progresses.

via MusicRadar|
#business#copeland#royalties
music1 day ago

Sting shells out over £500k in Police royalties amid streaming dispute

Sting has paid his former Police bandmates Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland more than £500,000 in royalties after acknowledging underpayment; court filings reveal a recent payment of about $870,000 while Summers and Copeland claim they are owed more than $2 million in publishing income. They argue an oral agreement from 1977, later formalised, entitled them to a 15% share of income from songs like Roxanne and Every Breath You Take, including streaming revenue, whereas Sting’s side says streaming income isn’t royalty-bearing under their 2016 contract (which covers manufacturing) and that the case should not extend to download/digital royalties. The London High Court is considering whether to allow new arguments to claim streaming and download royalties under older contracts, a dispute rooted in The Police’s 1977–84 era, a 2007 reunion, and Sting’s 2022 sale of his songwriting catalogue to Universal Music Group.

via BBC|
#music#royalties#sting
entertainment4 months ago

Former Police Bandmates Sue Sting Over Unpaid Royalties

Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland are suing Sting over unpaid royalties for the 1983 hit 'Every Breath You Take,' claiming they were not properly credited as songwriters and have not received their share of the song's substantial earnings. The case, filed in London, highlights ongoing disputes over songwriting credits and royalties for the iconic track.

via Louder|
#entertainment#every-breath-you-take#legal-dispute
music2 years ago

Stewart Copeland's Shocking Confession: "Choking the Life out of Sting"

Stewart Copeland, drummer of The Police, admits to wanting to "choke the life out of" Sting during the band's tumultuous final days. Copeland reflects on the tension and disagreements that arose within the band, particularly regarding the direction of their music. He jokes that the band's breakup ultimately prevented a frontman homicide, with the moments he erupted at Sting being when the singer gave notes on the drum parts. Copeland acknowledges their differing philosophies but appreciates the five albums they created together.

via Ultimate Classic Rock|
#band-dynamics#music#songwriting
music2 years ago

Sting's Broken Rib: The Rocking Consequence of a Police Drummer's Blow

During the "Synchronicity" Tour in 1983, Sting, the singer-bassist of The Police, suffered a broken rib in a playful wrestling match with drummer Stewart Copeland before their performance at Shea Stadium. Despite the injury, the band delivered an epic show and went on to become one of the biggest rock bands of the time. However, tensions within the band eventually led to their breakup after their successful album "Synchronicity." Copeland reflects on the creative differences between him and Sting, highlighting their contrasting philosophies and songwriting styles.

via New York Post |
#broken-rib#music#stewart-copeland
music2 years ago

Diddy Confirms $5K Daily Payment to Sting for Song Sample.

Diddy has clarified that he was joking about paying Sting $5,000 a day for sampling The Police on the 1997 Biggie tribute "I'll Be Missing You." Although Sting confirmed in a 2018 interview that he was paid for the sample, Diddy explained that they are good friends and that Sting probably makes more than $5,000 a day from one of the biggest songs in history. "I'll Be Missing You" spent 11 weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 and won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards.

via HipHopDX|
#diddy#ill-be-missing-you#music