Paul Simon sues clock maker for misuse of his song
Paul Simon
Musician wants $10 million in damages
Paul Simon has filed a lawsuit against a musical clock distributor in Georgia, USA.
The company, a subsidiary of a Japanese clock maker called Rhythm USA Inc, has allegedly been using his song 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' without the singer's permission.
According to CMU Daily, Simon claims they have sold more than 40,000 clocks featuring the song and has filed for $10 million in damages.
The company, a subsidiary of a Japanese clock maker called Rhythm USA Inc, has allegedly been using his song 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' without the singer's permission.
According to CMU Daily, Simon claims they have sold more than 40,000 clocks featuring the song and has filed for $10 million in damages.
Michael Jackson Tribute Special + 24-Page Glastonbury 2009 Review, On Sale Now
Subscribe here or get this week's issue delivered to your door
Paul Simon, Willie Nelson on new Ziggy Marley album
Paul Simon / Brian Wilson : Washington The Gorge Amphitheater
Add your comment
Please sign in to add your comments or register to have your say.