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George Harrison: Conscious Defendant?George Harrison's song "My Sweet Lord" was so similar to Phil Spector's "He's So Fine" (a 1963 Chiffons hit) that Harrison was sued by Bright Tunes for copyright infringement. His defense? He had not "consciously" borrowed from Spector's tune. The verdict? Harrison was convicted - of "unconscious plagiarism."
[Trivia: "What does it say about a society that values celebrity so highly," Blender's Clark Collis once mused, "that a piece of toast almost eaten by George Harrison is considered worthy for auction?"]
Harrison, George (1943-2001) British musician, member of the Beatles (1962-70), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (1988) [noted for his work with the Beatles and the Travelling Wilburys]
[Sources: Rolling Stone; Blender, January/February 2004 ]More George Harrison anecdotesRelated Anecdote Keywords:
Plagiarism Excuses Lawsuits Absurdity Rock Music Copyright Unconsciousness Consciousness
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