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Sonic songwriter sues Sega over ownership of iconic Live and Learn theme

Crush 40 musician and Sonic songwriter Johnny Gioeli is suing Sega of America over ownership of the Sonic Adventure 2 t…

Live and Learn features heavily in the latest film, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, though Gioeli previously confirmed to Aftermath a deal was signed for its use with Paramount. Further, Sega's assertion it owns full control over the master recording and music composition is "without basis" as there is no agreement in place with Gioeli to transfer rights beyond the lyrics. Gioeli has worked with Sega composer Jun Senoue on multiple Sonic soundtracks, together writing and performing under the name Sons of Angels, which was later changed to Crush 40.

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