Let the filing begin" Bon Jovi sued for $400 BILLION over song

$400 billion what a joke! Even Bill Gates and Warren Buffet don't have that much money. What a joke that guy is. Songs are not alike. The courts must cringe when they get some of these cases.

This pathetically misguided individual might actually think someone ripped him off but, sorry... it just doesn't add up.
But way to milk his 15 minutes of fame with inane accusations and an absurd $400 billion lawsuit. He's getting off on the publicity -- really, did you know about this guy? this song? if he wasn't out badmouthing Jon Bon Jovi? Would he have gotten the coverage in local papers and magazines and now online if he hadn't gone this route?
The song was written by Jon and Richie and Billy Falcon in and about their regular visits to Nashville. It has NOTHING to do with baseball!! That MLB used the song is a marketing campaign. Poor schlub in Boston is just howling at the moon and chasing windmills...

I agree. Kind of reminds me of the Mijovi drink thing last year. That guy sold alot of drink after it all went public and Jons name was thrown around. He's probably retired to Florida or something...lol

I bet they're hoping our boys will just give them a settlement since going through the legal system these days is very costly.

RSFan wrote:

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No because it is inaccurate and totally wrong to always give Jon just credit.

I was referring to him, because he was the singer of the song...not to withhold credit where credit was due... I refer to "No Doubt" songs as Gwen Stefani...I refer to "Smashing Pumpkins" as Billy Corgin...REM is simply Michael Stipe... it's a "me" thing... I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone by referring to a song a "Jon's". If anyone read the article that I posted, it was clear that the song was written by Jon, Richie and Billy Falcon. I didn't see any need to reiterate what the article spelled out loudly and clearly. If I had know that it would draw your ire, clearly, I would have worded it differently...

I can't imagine this is true. If there is any similarity, it has to be a coincidence. Why would you intentionally 'steal' something you know millions of people, including the alleged author, are going to hear?

That's something a 'stupid criminal' would do.

How ironic ... sitting here watching TBS and guess what song came one? MLB used it last year too with different video. THAT's why the dude is looking for $400B -- the exposure the song has received.

But why wait until NOW to sue when it came out so long ago ... did it take THAT long to find a lawyer who would take the case?

JennTrip wrote:

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I was referring to him, because he was the singer of the song...not to withhold credit where credit was due... I refer to "No Doubt" songs as Gwen Stefani...I refer to "Smashing Pumpkins" as Billy Corgin...REM is simply Michael Stipe... it's a "me" thing... I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone by referring to a song a "Jon's". If anyone read the article that I posted, it was clear that the song was written by Jon, Richie and Billy Falcon. I didn't see any need to reiterate what the article spelled out loudly and clearly. If I had know that it would draw your ire, clearly, I would have worded it differently...

Oh Jenn, you really didn't even need to waste the energy to type all that out. We all 'get it' and know. Well, almost all of us 'get it' anyway! LOL!! Don't give it another thought.

http://www.antimusic.com/news/08/oct/09Exclus... $400_Billion_Dollar_Lawsuit.sh tml
Is that guy nuts, Jon and Richie can write their own songs. If he helps other peoples I would think if he heard a great song written
by an UNKNOWN he would have bought it from them and given where credit is due. Sounds like this guy is using the court system for extorition

What song is the fuss all about???? Cant get into the link to read details I am afraid ACTUALLY THIS GUY IS SUING FOR BETTER SIT DOWN $400 BILLION. HE IS CLAIMING THE SONG I LOVE THIS TOWN WHEN HE CLAIMS TO HAVE WRITTEN 2004 WAS REALLY WRITTEN BY HIM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN HE DIDN'T COME FORWARD SOONER.

barbie doll wrote:

What song is the fuss all about???? Cant get into the link to read details I am afraid ACTUALLY THIS GUY IS SUING FOR BETTER SIT DOWN $400 BILLION. HE IS CLAIMING THE SONG I LOVE THIS TOWN WHEN HE CLAIMS TO HAVE WRITTEN 2004 WAS REALLY WRITTEN BY HIM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN HE DIDN'T COME FORWARD SOONER.

He probably has been searching for a sleeze bag attorney who would take this ridiculous case, that's why he didn't come forward sooner!

Sterling wrote:

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He probably has been searching for a sleeze bag attorney who would take this ridiculous case, that's why he didn't come forward sooner!

He could allways get one of OJ's Sleezeball lawyers...I think this guy just wanted his 15 Minutes of Fame....oops I mean Shame

Channel BonJovi wrote:

<quoted text>He could allways get one of OJ's Sleezeball lawyers...I think this guy just wanted his 15 Minutes of Fame....oops I mean Shame

Aren't the ones that defended OJ for the murder trial all dead now?(Makes you wonder, huh?)

Actually, the guy made the claim long ago. He went first to the American Song Writers Association, who often settle such disputes. ASA laughed the guy out of their office, said that he had no claim. Often when a little and unknown song writer has a claim, it is usually against superstars who can afford high price lawyers to defend themselves... a "David and Goliath" situation...and the songwriters assoc, if the writer's claim is more probable than not, will help mediate a deal, if the artist who "stole" the song is found "guilty" by their standards. In this case, the guy went to the Association and they concluded that not only were the songs different, but there was NO WAY Jon, Rich or Billy could have heard this guy's song before writing their own. How the fellow found a lawyer stupid enough to take his case after the Songwriter's handed down their decision is beyond me. Guess PT Barnum was correct, there IS a sucker born every minute. I wonder how quickly the suit will be dismissed...

-Jovi kisses,
Jenn

Here's an independent point of view...

http://www.antimusic.com/news/08/oct/10Bon_Jo...

-Jovi kisses,
Jenn

That link above also includes links to both songs...so you can hear what all the fuss is about...

-Jovi kisses,
Jenn

JennTrip wrote:

That link above also includes links to both songs...so you can hear what all the fuss is about...
-Jovi kisses,
Jenn

Thanks for adding this Jenn.

Even after another listen - what a joke - how can anyone waste Jon and the Boys time.

I've heard both songs... to me they sound NOTHING alike. IMO, a desperate man and a desperate lawyer.

MaureenH wrote:

Those two songs sound NOTHING alike... good luck with your lawsuit that you will never ever see one dime of...

A-ha, the money will go to the attorneys.....

missesb_az wrote:

How ironic ... sitting here watching TBS and guess what song came one? MLB used it last year too with different video. THAT's why the dude is looking for $400B -- the exposure the song has received.
But why wait until NOW to sue when it came out so long ago ... did it take THAT long to find a lawyer who would take the case?

He was prob trying to negotiate something off the books, out of the public eye. Thinking that BJ would settle something out of court so as not to mudsling their names in public or the courts. Rather like blackmail - pay me and I'll shut up. It's done all the time and there those celebs that pay to shut that person up. Now since that didn't factor in, this loser will owe lots to his attorney.