Sonic songwriter takes legal action against Sega over ownership of renowned Live and Learn style
"I do not desire fans to reason."
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Squash 40 artist and Sonic songwriter Johnny Gioeli is taking legal action against Sega of America over ownership of the Sonic Adventure 2 signature tune Live and Learn.
Gioeli has actually declared Sega just has rights to the lyrics of the tune and not the "master recording and musical structure", the claim checks out (as shared by Polygon), however "unbeknownst" to the songwriter Sega has actually "made use of and certified" the tune to "a minimum of 25 computer game, tv programs, live performances/events, and movies".
Live and Learn functions greatly in the current movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, though Gioeli formerly verified to Aftermath an offer was ...