Jake Holmes Sues Jimmy Page, Sony Pictures Over 'Dazed and Confused' Rights

Songwriter Jake Holmes has filed a new lawsuit against Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, music publisher Warner Chappell, and Sony Pictures, alleging copyright infringement and breach of contract over the use of 'Dazed and Confused.' Holmes claims he wrote the song in 1967 and is its sole copyright owner, a fact reportedly acknowledged in a 2011 settlement after a previous legal dispute with Page. Despite the settlement, Holmes alleges that Page continues to release live recordings and permit their use in the documentary 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' without proper credit or compensation, instead crediting Page as the songwriter and only listing Holmes as an inspiration. Holmes argues this misattribution violates their agreement and his rights, and he is seeking damages of at least $150,000 for each instance of infringement. The complaint also names Sony Pictures as a defendant for featuring the disputed song in its recent documentary. Representatives for Warner and Sony have not yet commented on the lawsuit.