Eddy Grant To Re-Release Song 'Ripped Off' By Gorillaz

Eddy Grant has announced plans to re-release the original version of the song he claims Gorillaz plagiarised on their new album.

The 1977 edition of "Time Warp" is available for digital-download from Sunday (March 21).

Its re-issue comes just days after Grant alleged that Gorillaz' recent single "Stylo" was a "blatant rip off" of his track.

The song is featured on the cartoon band's recent album, "Plastic Beach".

"'Time Warp' is a very popular song and has been a staple of the DJ scene for many years and I feel total disrespect from Gorilliaz and their management company, especially as they are an established act," Grant said.

The 62-year-old has sought legal advice over the apparent similarities and called for an apology from Gorillaz.

Thanks for the report to Gigwise.com.

Comments

[Primus12]

Whats he going to do? Kick their ass up and down electric avenue

[GreekRockr9]

This guy is so arrogant and conceited. Yeah, the two songs have a very similar keyboard part, only present in a little bit of Stylo. It doesn't mean that Damon Albarn spent his early years masturbating to friggen Eddy Grant.

[kid jesus]

ah, now it all makes sense. 'they ripped off my song, so now i'll cash in and re-release it.'

yes, that one keyboard part is the same. but i don't think that qualifies as ripping off the entire song. plus it's only 4 goddamn notes. i'm sure eddy grant and the gorillaz aren't the only people in the world to put those 4 notes together. i've probably done it myself just screwing around on my guitar.

and i like how in the last article he says 'i don't know the guy, but he knows this is a song he loves.' that's quite an assumption there, buddy.

[Wakisazhi]

It's a daft idea and the twat is obviously jaded. People like Stylo because its Gorillaz and because its a good song. People WILL NOT BUY YOUR SONG just because it shares 4 notes with Stylo. End of discussion, he's lucky Damon doesn't suit his ass for libel and slander.

[Wakisazhi]

*file a lawsuit on his ass for libel and slander.

Damn browser. X_X

[wndrw982]

Stereotypes are real time savers.

[AEnima18]

This guy sucks.

[Gunpowder]

I've never even heard of Eddy Grant.

[timmyti9]

Primus12 wrote:

Whats he going to do? Kick their ass up and down electric avenue

HA!

[Dakkstar]

weak, throw the case out.

[Higgzy]

So, he causes up a stir over this and then thinks to himself: "Hey, whilst I'm trying to get a court to listen to me, I can re-release a song nobody bought many years ago! Hoorah!". Kop out.

[maidenfan15]

Higgzy wrote:

So, he causes up a stir over this and then thinks to himself: "Hey, whilst I'm trying to get a court to listen to me, I can re-release a song nobody bought many years ago! Hoorah!". Kop out.

This

[Declan87]

Its some coincidence that just before he was gonna rerelease this single that he got a load of controversy and media coverage. He's a very lucky man.

[NewsoftheWorld]

I'm starting a band that will be called "And who the f**k is Eddy Grant?"

[Finchey101]

Ahhh i find it funny that he would even consider re-releasing this even with the minimal media coverage it has had, ill be honest when i heard the track i laughed, i really cant imagine it selling more than 3 copies, all which Eddy grant will buy.

[Joe Z]

lol i'd be in that band for sure!

NewsoftheWorld wrote:

I'm starting a band that will be called "And who the f**k is Eddy Grant?"

[dantnz]

People will be listening to Eddy's songs long after all you geeks have grown up and bought a volvo. Give the guy a break, why shouldn't he cash in, why should only tossers like albarn live in big houses and make cheese.