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Fleetwood Mac Sound Engineer Sues Broadway Hit 'Stereophonic' for Copyright Infringement

Ken Caillat and co-author Steven Stiefel claim the Tony-winning play unlawfully adapts their memoir on the making of Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours'.

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John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, and Lindsey Buckingham of the rock group "Fleetwood Mac" pose for a portrait in 1975. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Ken Caillat, a sound engineer on Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours', alleges that 'Stereophonic' copies elements from his memoir 'Making Rumours'.
  • The lawsuit targets playwright David Adjmi and the play's producers, claiming the play mirrors the band's dynamics and recording experiences.
  • Central to the complaint is the character Grover, whose journey from engineer to producer allegedly reflects Caillat's own career path.
  • The suit highlights specific scenes and dialogues in 'Stereophonic' that are said to be lifted from Caillat's book.
  • David Adjmi denies intentional similarities, stating his play is a fictional work inspired by the 1970s music scene.