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2022
Heavy Young Heathens sue NBC and others over Olympic song use
Lawsuit filed
Heavy Young Heathens filed a lawsuit against NBC, U.S. Figure Skating and figure skating pair Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, alleging that use of their version of “House of the Rising Sun” during the Winter Olympics violated their copyright. The group also alleged that the parties had not contacted them about licensing the track.
Company response
Ongoing disclosure — NBC
Mick Marderosian, the group's attorney and father, told Reuters the Knierim and Frazier's agent "basically refused to listen to our issue." He also said NBC removed posts of the performance since the lawsuit was filed.
Remediation — NBC
He also said NBC removed posts of the performance since the lawsuit was filed.
Source excerpt
They also allege NBC, USA Network and Peacock never inquired either since it was broadcasted on all mentioned platforms.
He also said NBC removed posts of the performance since the lawsuit was filed.
Music group Heavy Young Heathens filed a lawsuit on Thursday against NBC, U.S. Figure Skating and figure skating pair Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, saying their copyright for the song "House of the Rising Sun" was violated when the pair used it for their short program earlier this week.