Evan Dando, founder of the Lemonheads, has filed a lawsuit against automobile giant General Motors, claiming they stole one of his songs for use in a 2008 TV ad campaign.
The song in question is It’s a Shame About Ray. According to court documents, the automaker re-recorded the tune and used it to sell Chevrolets and Buicks. Dando claims it was a copyright violation and is seeking damages and profits from the campaign.
Dando will likely have a tough time collecting, based upon the fact that GM sought federal bankruptcy protection this week. He may have to get in a very long line.
We’ve included Dando performing It’s a Shame About Ray in the video below, as well as a Chevy commercial – using the same tune.