Owners of the estates of bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell are taking legal action against Sony Music Entertainment UK (SMEUK). Mr Redding and Mr Mitchell, who died in the 2000s, formed the band with Mr Hendrix in 1966 and the group broke up shortly before the Seattle guitarist died following a drug overdose in 1970. There are also rights relating to the performance of the musicians involved in making that recording. Mr Malynicz said it is the copyright relating to the sound recording and the performance rights that are in dispute at trial. The barrister referenced claims brought by Mr Redding and Mr Mitchell in the 1970s in New York, which resulted in 100,000 US dollars and 247,500 US dollars being paid to each, respectively.

Source: The Times December 09, 2025 14:08 UTC