"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" Songwriter's Family Wins Copyright Lawsuit
 

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.