Legal Battle: Angelslang vs. The Rolling Stones Over 'Living in a Ghost Town
The Rolling Stones are facing a legal challenge from Spanish band Angelslang over their song 'Living in a Ghost Town'. Sergio García Fernández, the frontman of Angelslang, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in Madrid, alleging that Mick Jagger and Keith Richards used elements from two of Angelslang's songs to create their track. 'Living in a Ghost Town' was released in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and gained popularity on the charts.
The lawsuit was initially filed in a federal court in New Orleans but was later transferred to Madrid at the request of the Rolling Stones. Fernández claims that the Stones used elements from his songs 'So Sorry' and 'Seed of God' without permission. He alleges that there are similarities between the songs and that Mick Jagger's brother, Chris Jagger, had shown interest in Angelslang's music in the past.
While the compositions of Angelslang and 'Living in a Ghost Town' share similarities, it is unclear whether the Stones were inspired by the Spanish band or vice versa. The legal battle between the two parties raises questions about the influence of music and the complexities of copyright infringement in the music industry. The outcome of the lawsuit will determine whether the Rolling Stones will be held accountable for using elements from Angelslang's songs in their own music.