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Don Henley Faces Lawsuit Over Stolen 'Hotel California' Lyrics Dispute

2025-02-10
Don Henley Faces Lawsuit Over Stolen 'Hotel California' Lyrics Dispute
Rolling Stone

A rare-books dealer, Glenn Horowitz, has filed a lawsuit against Don Henley and his manager, Irving Azoff, alleging malicious prosecution. The dispute centers around handwritten lyrics from the Eagles' iconic song 'Hotel California', which Horowitz claims were not stolen. According to the lawsuit, Henley and Azoff were aware of this fact but hid it from authorities, leading to a lengthy and costly investigation. The case highlights the importance of intellectual property rights and the consequences of false accusations. With the music industry's growing concern over copyright infringement and song theft, this lawsuit is gaining significant attention. Music law experts are watching the case closely, as it may set a precedent for future disputes over song ownership and lyrics copyright.

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