Ed Sheeran and Marvin Gaye - What Happened?

In 2017, the heirs of Marvin Gaye sued Ed Sheeran, claiming that his hit song "Thinking Out Loud" copied Gaye's 1973 song "Let's Get It On." The case went to trial in 2023, and after two weeks of testimony, a jury found in favor of Sheeran.

In a heavily contested and watched case, the jury found that Sheeran did not copy Gaye's song, and that the similarities between the two songs were the result of common musical elements and therefore, not deemed as copyright infringement. The verdict was a victory for Sheeran and for the music industry, as it affirmed that artists can be inspired by other artists without fear of being sued for copyright infringement.

The case was closely watched by the music industry, as it had the potential to set a precedent for future copyright infringement cases. The verdict is a relief to artists, who often worry about being sued for copyright infringement even when they are not copying other artists' work. It also sends a message to the music industry that it is important to protect the rights of artists, and that copyright infringement lawsuits should only be brought in cases where there is clear evidence of copying.