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Jake Holmes Sues Jimmy Page Over 'Dazed and Confused'

5/6/2025

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Jake Holmes has launched a copyright infringement lawsuit against Jimmy Page, demanding recognition and royalties for "Dazed and Confused." He argues that early Yardbirds recordings, featured in the documentary *Becoming Led Zeppelin*, wrongly credit the song solely to Page. Holmes is pursuing $150,000 in damages for each infringement, igniting a battle over musical legacy.

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Story summary

Jake Holmes has launched a copyright infringement lawsuit against Jimmy Page, demanding recognition and royalties for "Dazed and Confused." He argues that early Yardbirds recordings, featured in the documentary *Becoming Led Zeppelin*, wrongly credit the song solely to Page. Holmes is pursuing $150,000 in damages for each infringement, igniting a battle over musical legacy.