Craig R’s Comments

• Jan 1st, 2010 @ 12:43pm

  Re: Wierd Al and copyright

  on Eddie Vedder Sued For Changing Lyrics On A Song
  Wierd Al has three defences -- the first is the use of parody, which is specifically allowed for under copyright law.
  
  The second is that he *asks* before doing so.
  
  The third is that his company also pays a licensing fee.
  
  One idiot pair of singers tried to claim that he never got permission for the parody of one of their "hits."
  
  His lawyer's answer was very short and to the point: "They cashed the check."
  
  So far I am aware, the only performer to actually tell Yankovitc hhat they did *not* want him doing a parody was Prince. Which request he honored.