RonJonSurfer Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Jimi Hendrix's Family Threatens Legal Action They are disputing the multi-million dollar sale of some of his biggest hits. The family of late rock legend Jimi Hendrix are disputing the multi-million dollar sale of some of his biggest hits, claiming they are the rightful owner of the songs' title and rights. A string of Hendrix favorites including "Purple Haze" and "Voodoo Chile" were auctioned in New York Thursday as part of the estate of Hendrix manager Michael Jeffery, who died in 1973. However, a spokesman for the Seattle, Washington-based Experience Hendrix company, which is owned by the guitarist's family, insists they'll fight the $15 million sale in court if necessary. Bob Merlis says, "Whoever bought this bought themselves the right to be a litigant. "It will be contested instantly." Hendrix died in London in 1970, at age 27. Copyright World Entertainment News Network 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 From what I've heard, Experience Hendrix has been nothing but trouble for the Hendrix legacy. It's owned by Jimi's half-sister, who he never even met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Art and Money; that volatile combination that seems to always bring out the noble and the base in humanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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