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Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani


Background information
Born July 15, 1956
Born place Westbury, New York, United States
Genre(s) Instrumental Rock
Hard Rock
Heavy Metal
Years active 1978—present
Label(s) Epic Records
Sony Music
Relativity Records
Associated acts Chickenfoot
Deep Purple
Sammy Hagar
Steve Vai
Alice Cooper
Mick Jagger
G3
Jason Becker
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Coldplay Resolve 'Viva La Vida' Copyright Dispute With Joe Satriani

September 16, 2009
Coldplay Resolve 'Viva La Vida' Copyright Dispute With Joe SatrianiColdplay have resolved a legal dispute with guitarist Joe Satriani, who sued the band for copyright infringement.

Satriani, 52, claimed the melody in Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida' resembled the guitar riff in his instrumental song, 'If I Could Fly'.

According to Bilboard, the guitarist's lawsuit has been dismissed and Coldplay will not be required to admit to any wrongdoing.

Although court documents remain sealed, legal sources said the two parties may have reached a financial settlement.

In court papers filed in Los Angeles in April, Coldplay's lawyers said any similarities between the two songs weren’t enough to warrant damages.

They also said Santriani’s song "lacks originality” and wasn't in the position to receive copyright protection.

Coldplay are currently on the UK leg of their world tour.

(by Jason Gregory)



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