Hendrix brother loses royalty row

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BBC News


Jimi Hendrix died in London in 1970

A US judge has ruled Jimi Hendrix's brother cannot share in the royalties from the rock legend's posthumous releases and merchandise.
The judge, sitting in Seattle, upheld the will of Jimi's father Al Hendrix, who inherited his son's rights in 1970.

Brother Leon says he was unfairly written out of the will at the behest of his stepsister Janie Hendrix.

But Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ramsdell said: "Janie was the family member Al trusted the most."

Leon's battles with drug addiction, his failure to complete a treatment programme, his unwillingness to work and his continual demands for money were the major reason Al Hendrix cut his younger son from his will, Judge Ramsdell added.
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[chenGOD]

1. Well that's all well and good...

But I don't think anyone in the Hendrix family should be making money off what Jimi did. the only people who should be making money off Jimi Hendrix Experience albums are Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell (as they're stil living). Buddy Miles and Billy Cox should be making money off the Band of Gypsys albums.

Wife and kids might be made an exception of (immediate dependents).

[argyl]

2. Hendrix has a son he was never aware of.His mother's Swedish and

there is a resemblance to Jimi.Also,DNA testing has proven that he is indeed Hendrix's son.Seems like he should have a stake in the will.