Twenty years after Run DMC released their song "It’s Tricky," the rap group is being sued for copyright infringement by 80s pop/rock group, The Knack.
According to sources, The Knack's Doug Fieger and Berton Averre filed the lawsuit Friday (9/15) claiming Run DMC stole major sections of their 1979 classic “My Sharona,” including the famous guitar riff.
The Knack seeks compensation for all albums sold with “It's Tricky” in the track listing from 1986.
According to sources, The Knack's Doug Fieger and Berton Averre filed the lawsuit Friday (9/15) claiming Run DMC stole major sections of their 1979 classic “My Sharona,” including the famous guitar riff.
The Knack seeks compensation for all albums sold with “It's Tricky” in the track listing from 1986.
