More on the previously reported dispute between singer songwriter Jim Wagner and Tom Petty. As you may remember, Wagner claims Petty stole one of his songs, 'The Last Great Radio DJ', and reworked it for the song 'The Last DJ'. Wagner issued a statement restating his case back in January, and has now issued a new statement saying he is still to get a formal response from Petty. He also noted a press statement issued by Petty's manager, Tony Dimitriades, in response to his January statement, in which he called Wagner's claims "ludicrous and insulting". Wagner argues that Dimitriades was Exec Producer on Petty's 'The Last DJ' project, so has a vested interested in Wagner's claim against the song, so is in no position to give a unbiased response to the dispute. Wagner is now looking for a lawyer who will take on his case on a no win no fee basis, or a sponsor to fund a legal battle. You can read his latest lengthy statement on the Undercover website at the following URL:
http://www.undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=1655