Los Lobos Sues Sony for 'La Bamba' and 'Desperado' Soundtrack Royalties

Los Lobos, the iconic American rock band, has filed a lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment, alleging a 'massive deficiency' in the payment of royalties for their contributions to the soundtracks of the 1987 film 'La Bamba' and the 1995 film 'Desperado'.

The band claims that Sony owes them more than $1.5 million in unpaid royalties, citing the significant increase in popularity of one of their songs after it was adopted by a UFC star as his walkout anthem ^[1].

Los Lobos' lawsuit is a testament to the ongoing struggle of artists to receive fair compensation for their work. The band's decision to take action against Sony highlights the importance of ensuring that artists are paid for their contributions to film and television soundtracks.

The lawsuit is a significant development in the music industry, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds. Will Los Lobos be able to secure the compensation they deserve, or will Sony continue to deny them their rightful earnings?

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Los Lobos' lawsuit is a reminder that artists must fight for their rights in a industry where exploitation is all too common.

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[1] Los Lobos Sues For ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’ Soundtrack Royalties: ‘Massive Deficiency’