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Ed Sheeran was sued by the family of songwriter Ed Townsend more than five years ago. The singer-songwriter was accused of having plagiarized the song ‘Let’s Get It On’ written by Ed Townsend and Marvin Gaye in 1973, since, they claimed, the chords were quite similar to those of their song ‘Thinking Out Loud’.
After ten sessions and almost three hours of trial, the final verdict on the alleged plagiarism. Judge Louis L. was the one who declared ‘not guilty’ to Ed Sheeran and dissolved him from the false accusations that afflicted him.
At the end of the session in the Manhattan courts, Sheeran He dedicated a few words to the media where he assured that he was frustrated to learn that unsubstantiated accusations reach the courts.
“I’m frustrated that unsubstantiated claims like this can go to court,” the singer said.
The plaintiffs’ evidence
The daughter of Townsend alleged that both songs shared ‘striking similarities’ and ‘overt common elements’, and lawyer Ben Crump detailed how Sheeran sang and played the same song on multiple occasions Marvin Gaye and specifically at a concert in Switzerland where the British performed.
After alleged accusation, Ed Sheeran He checked with his guitar and in front of the podium how he prepares to compose and what his creative process is for the creation of melodies and ‘mashups’.
The interpreter of ‘Thinking Out Loud’ He confessed that these accusations make him feel devastated, since he defines himself as a person with a guitar who likes to write his own music.
“It’s devastating and also insulting to be accused of stealing other people’s songs when we do so much to earn a living. I’m just a guy with a guitar who likes to write music for people to enjoy.”
Sheeran had stated that if he were found guilty of plagiarism he would retire from music.
KJ.