Ed Sheeran‘s copyright case for “Thinking Out Loud” is far from the first of its kind, but it sets a new precedent for all cases regarding musical integrity going forward. How does Sheeran’s case impact the music industry, and what has prompted the recent rise in copyright cases?
The latest episode of Billboard Explains dives in to music copyright lawsuits of the past and present, starting with Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” versus Marvin Gaye‘s 1973 hit “Let’s Get It On” and touching on cases with Robin Thicke and more.
Gaye’s family and “Let’s Get It On” co-writer Ed Townsend…