pin:231B0D40»» #QuincyJones sues #MichaelJacksons estate: Producer claims he is owed at least $10m on royalties from music he co-wrote used in films and shows since singers death Music producer Quincy Jones has filed a suit against Michael Jacksons estate, claiming that he is owed millions in royalties and production fees on some of the superstars greatest hits. Jones seeks at least $10m from the singers estate and Sony Music Entertainment, claiming that the entities improperly re-edited songs to deprive him of royalties and production fees. The music has been used in the film This Is It and in a pair of Cirque du Soleil shows based on the King of Pops songs, the lawsuit states. Jones also claims that he should have received a producers credit on the music in This Is It. His lawsuit seeks an accounting of the estates profits from the works so that Jones can determine how much he is owed. The producer worked with Jackson on three of his most successful solo albums: Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad. Jacksons estate wrote in a statement that it was saddened by Jones lawsuit. To the best of [our] knowledge, Mr Jones has been appropriately compensated over approximately 35 years for his work with Michael, the statement said. An after-hours message left at Sony Musics New York offices was not immediately returned. Jacksons hits Billie Jean, Thriller and Dont Stop Til You Get Enough are among the songs Jones claims were re-edited to deprive him of royalties and his producers fee. Joness lawsuit states that the producing contracts he signed called for him to have the first opportunity to re-edit or alter the songs, in part to protect his reputation. * Quincy Jones * Michael Jackson * #Musicindustry * #UnitedStates theguardian © 2013 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds @OfficialMGN @officialMGN
Posted on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 09:41:42 +0000
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