Jun 6, 2009 10:35 am US/Pacific
Lemonheads' Dando Sues GM Over Alleged Song Copy
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Evan Dando of The Lemonheads performs during the Somerset House Summer Series at Somerset House, on July 16, 2006, in London
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Lemonheads founder Evan Dando is suing General Motors, saying the auto giant copied one of his songs for an ad.
Dando sued GM and advertising and licensing firms in federal court Thursday, claiming the automaker violated his copyright on The Lemonheads song "It's a Shame About Ray." The complaint alleges the song was re-recorded and included in a 2008 TV campaign for Chevrolets and Buicks.
Dando seeks damages and a portion of profits from the campaign.
GM, which sought federal bankruptcy protection this week, and the licensing firm Asche & Spencer Music, Inc. did not immediately respond to calls Friday.
The Lemonheads had several hits in the 1990s, including "Into Your Arms" and a remake of "Mrs. Robinson."
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