Singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran was found not guilty of breaking copyright law Thursday in a suit that claimed his hit, 'Thinking Out Loud' stole key components of Marvin Gaye's 1970s tune 'Let's Get It On.'
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Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classicA federal jury in New York concluded that British singer Ed Sheeran didn't steal key components of Marvin Gaye's classic 1970s tune 'Let's Get It On' when he created his hit song 'Thinking Out Loud.'
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Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classicA jury has concluded that British singer Ed Sheeran's hit song “Thinking Out Loud” didn't copy key components of Marvin Gaye's classic tune “Let's Get It On.” The verdict Thursday came after a two-week trial that featured a courtroom performance by Sheeran. The singer insisted that the copyright claim was a threat to all musicians who write their own songs. Sheeran was sued by the heirs of songwriter Ed Townsend, who created the 1973 soul classic with Gaye. When Sheeran heard the jury's decision, he briefly put his hands over his face in relief before standing and hugging his lawyer.
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Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classicA federal jury in New York concluded Thursday that British singer Ed Sheeran didn't steal key components of Marvin Gaye’s classic 1970s tune “Let’s Get It On” when he created his hit song “Thinking Out Loud.” As the jury answered the single question of whether Sheeran proved he didn't infringe upon the copyright in the affirmative, the crooner briefly put his hands over his face in relief before standing and hugging his lawyer. As jurors left the courtroom, Sheeran quietly mouthed “thank you” in their direction.
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Ed Sheeran ‘so upset’ to miss grandma’s funeral for copyright trialThe singer’s father, John Sheeran, addressed his son’s absence during Anne “Nancy” Sheeran’s memorial service, which was held in Ireland on Wednesday.
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Ed Sheeran is done with music if found guilty in copyright trialA jury will decide if the British singer-songwriter is guilty of ripping off Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On.'
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