Ed Sheeran's Music Career Hangs in the Balance Amid Copyright Trial Threats.
TL;DR
A verdict is expected this week in the copyright trial against Ed Sheeran, who is being sued by the heirs of Ed Townsend, the songwriter who composed Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On". They allege that Sheeran's 2014 song "Thinking Out Loud" copied harmonic progressions, melodic and rhythmic elements from the classic without permission. Sheeran denies the allegations and has threatened to quit music if found liable for copyright infringement. Other artists have reportedly been cheering him on during the trial.
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