Red Hot Chili Peppers may get sued by Tom Petty

[RedStratocas]

I just read this today, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers recently were told about the similarities between their song 'Mary Jane's Last Dance' and the Red Hot Chili Pepper's new song 'Dani California'. Ill assume that those who care, actually have Dani California, so I'll just post the Tom Petty song.

Mary Jane's Last Dance

While I do think the similarities between the guitar riffs in the beginning/verses is undoubtable, the major differences in the chorus and lyrics would make the case go dead.

Anyway, I dont think he actually will sue (or I hope he wont), I dont think it's Tom Petty's thing. However, if he does, Stadium Arcadium will be pulled from shelves worldwide pending legitimation.

[j0rd$]

Some people will do anything for publicity/money.

[WHANGFACE]

Whoa, its only just started and I can see the simularities straight away O.o

[HellyBelly]

It does sound quite similar o_O

[RedStratocas]

Some people will do anything for publicity/money.

Its Tom Petty, he doesnt need publicity, or money. Again, he hasent sued yet, he has just become aware.

And yes, the most striking similarity is the begining, but as the song goes on it drifts away.

[Pawf]

Whoa, its only just started and I can see the simularities straight away O.o

ditto :eusa_danc

[Charlie]

Seems like it at the start, but once he starts singing it doesn't seem like it.

[RedStratocas]

Its a pretty good song as well, I'll say that.

This is how pointless my music knowledge is. Within minutes, I relized I could connect RHCP with Tom Petty-- RHCP toured with Foo Fighters, and David Grohl drummed for Tom Petty & The Heart Breakers before forming Foo Fighters

[MattUH]

only a tiny bit needs to be the same and people can sue :\

[RedStratocas]

only a tiny bit needs to be the same and people can sue :\

You can sue for litterally anything, but it doesnt mean you'll win. If he does, most of the blame will go onto John Frusciante, the guitar work is the biggest simmilarity.