http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Musi....ap/index.html
Gad, this story is incredible. It's about the family of the late songwriter who wrote the hit we know of as "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". They've won a major copyright/royalty lawsuit that entitles them to millions.
They're impoverished and living in S. Africa. The writer, Mr. Linda died in poverty from a cureable kidney disease.
Here again we see an artist, whose work has been loved by millions for half a century or more ripped off in the worst way but at least some redemption comes from the fact his heirs will now benefit.
Gad, this story is incredible. It's about the family of the late songwriter who wrote the hit we know of as "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". They've won a major copyright/royalty lawsuit that entitles them to millions.
They're impoverished and living in S. Africa. The writer, Mr. Linda died in poverty from a cureable kidney disease.
Here again we see an artist, whose work has been loved by millions for half a century or more ripped off in the worst way but at least some redemption comes from the fact his heirs will now benefit.