Did the rock band RUSH get sued and have to pay royalties for their unauthorized use of Raymond Scotts \Powerhouse\ in their 1978 recording \La Villa.Strangiato\-?
By the time Raymond Scott’s publisher notified the band’s management of the infringement, the statute of limitations had expired on the challenge. But Rush’s management, out of deference to Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Raymond was still alive at that point), offered a one-time “penance” payment, feeling it was the ethical thing to do. All involved were happy with the resolution, and Rush has no further financial obligations. Under the settlement, they were not required to accord RS partial songwriting credit on the.piece.
