Music News: Former Bassist Sues Linkin Park Over Royalties

Former Bassist Sues Linkin Park Over Royalties

It’s never too late for a lawsuit. Twenty-four years later, former Linkin Park bassist Kyle Christner has launched a lawsuit against his old band claiming they owe him royalties.

The rocker’s suit was filed with the US District Court for the Central District Of California yesterday and alleges he’s never been given “a penny” for “more than 20” tracks from 1999. The filing also says Christner hasn’t “been properly credited, even as (his former band) have benefited from his creative efforts.”

The bassist points out that his name was removed from the 2001 “fan club edition” of “Hybrid Theory” and the LP’s 20th anniversary box set. Christner’s legal team even cites band co-founder Mike Shinoda’s compliment of his work on “Could Have Been” in a 2020 Twitch stream. The former bandmate is asking for royalties, interest and attorney’s fees.

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Gene Simmons Says How Kiss Will Live On After the Band Retires 

 

 

Gene Simmons says, "hand on the Bible." December 2nd will be KISS' FINAL in-makeup appearance. Even though it's the end of the band, it's not the end of their BRAND.

 

 

Quote, "KISS will continue. There's a KISS museum in Las Vegas, and oh my goodness, we have cruises, a movie coming out, and we're working on a cartoon show, a lot of stuff. And of course, all the fun toys and games that will continue."

 

 

Gene also mentioned that a different type of live show is in the works. Quote, "It'll be four to 10 different traveling shows. So, you'll be able to be in Japan and have Japanese actors, musicians being us . . .

 

 

"And at the same time you could go to Vegas or New York or London."

 

 

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SAMMY HAGAR Invites DAVID LEE ROTH And ALEX VAN HALEN To Join Him Onstage During 2024 Tour

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Travis Scott Says He Always Thinks About the Astroworld Tragedy   

 

 

It's been two years since 10 people were killed and hundreds more injured at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston. And he says he "always" thinks about it.

 

 

Quote, "Those fans were like my family. You know, I love my fans to the utmost."

 

 

He adds, quote, "It has its moments where it gets rough. You just feel for those people. And their families."

 

 

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An unopened pack of American Spirit cigarettes, once owned by Kurt Cobain, is on the auction block.

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Porno for Pyros will kick off their farewell tour in February. 

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Remember the Lemonheads? They just dropped a new single called "Fear of Living." 

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Halsey says she had to have SNIPERS on her last tour because she voiced her opinions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Billie Eilish got a restraining order against a stalker who threatened her family. 

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Here's a list of 25 legendary rock albums with no weak songs.

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