Lawsuit over classic rock tune "Dazed and Confused" resolved between Jimmy Page and original composer
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Jimmy Page, the legendary guitarist of Led Zeppelin, and Jake Holmes, the original writer of the iconic song "Dazed and Confused," have finally settled their long-running lawsuit.
The dispute began in 2010 when Holmes filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Page, alleging that he had not been given proper credit for the song. The case was quickly settled, leading to Led Zeppelin's track credits being updated to say it was "written Jimmy Page, inspired by Jake Holmes."
However, in early 2025, Holmes filed another lawsuit, claiming that Page had breached the 2011 settlement and had used the song without proper credit or payment in new live recordings and a 2025 documentary titled "Becoming Led Zeppelin." Holmes alleged that Page and Warner Chappell had violated prior agreements by incorrectly crediting the song solely to Page on these releases and in the documentary.
The second lawsuit was settled out of court in August 2025. The terms of the settlement remain confidential, but both parties have agreed to end the dispute fully.
This latest settlement highlights ongoing tensions over authorship recognition and royalties, especially as archival materials and documentaries are released decades after the original recordings.
Here's a timeline of the key events in the "Dazed and Confused" copyright infringement cases:
| Year | Event | Outcome | |-------------|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | 1967 | Jake Holmes writes and records “Dazed and Confused.” | | | 1967-1968 | Page, then in The Yardbirds, reworks the song for his band, and later it becomes a Led Zeppelin track in 1969, credited initially solely to Page. | | | 2010 | Holmes files the first infringement lawsuit against Page. | Settled; led to updated songwriting credits | | Early 2025 | Holmes files a second lawsuit over new releases and documentary. | Settled confidentially in August 2025 |
Settlements included credit revisions and presumably financial compensation, though specific terms remain undisclosed.
This settlement brings to an end a long and complex legal battle over one of rock music's most iconic songs.
- Jimmy Page, a legend in the realm of entertainment and celebrities, has a history of controversy with Jake Holmes, original writer of the music piece "Dazed and Confused."
- In the world of pop-culture and guitar-centric pop-culture, particularly with guitars like the Les Paul, the lawsuit between these two musicians highlights ongoing disputes over authorship recognition and royalties.
- The amp might have played a significant role in the creation of the iconic music piece "Dazed and Confused," but its identity in the legal battle remains undiscussed.
- The settlement of the copyright infringement cases involving "Dazed and Confused" has set a precedent for future legal battles in the entertainment industry, ensuring that similar disputes are handled with a newfound sense of respect for the original authors and their works.
