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Petty Vs. Peppers
06/07/2006 4:00 PM, Yahoo! Music
Ben Gilbert - LAUNCH U.K. & Ireland
Tom Petty is considering launching legal action against the Red Hot Chili Peppers over a song on their new album, according to reports.
Petty is said to be aware of the allegations, made by a DJ last month live on-air, that the current Chili Peppers single "Dani California" rips-off his "Mary Jane's Last Dance."
There are now claims that both the funk-rock force and producer Rick Rubin, who also produced the Petty track, will be called to answer claims of plagiarism.
A spokesman for Petty commented: "I am well aware of this situation. I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Tom doesn't have a comment on this at all. I have no idea if he is going to sue the Chili Peppers, and am not prepared to make a comment on that."
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