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Rock photographer sues Live Nation over photo use
By CMU Editorial | Published on Tuesday 14 December 2010
According to Contact Music, rock photographer Ross Halfin has begun legal proceedings against Live Nation over claims its merchandising company has used a photo he took of Pete Townshend during a 1978 Who gig without permission.
The black and white photo of Townshend was taken during the last The Who concert that included original drummer Keith Moon. Halfin says Live Nation’s merchandising business has used a stylised version of his photo on lithographs, lighters “and even a blanket”. The lawsuit, filed in the New York court, is claiming unspecified damages.
