Who Sued Ghostbusters?

The suit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, states that Lewis breached the agreement by publicly discussing the lawsuit he filed against Parker 17 years ago, claiming “Ghostbusters” infringed on the copyright of Huey Lewis and the News’ hit “I Want a New Drug.”

What is Ray Parker Jr worth?

Ray Parker Jr Net Worth

Net Worth:	$10 Million
Date of Birth:	May 1, 1954 (68 years old)
Gender:	Male
Profession:	Record producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Composer, Singer, Actor, Musician
Nationality:	United States of America

Did Peter Parker rip off ‘Ghostbusters’?

As legend has it, both Lindsay Buckingham and Huey Lewis were approached to create the song for the original Ghostbusters movie, and both declined. Parker was tapped to do the song and he agreed. Parker has never said he purposely ripped off the song, but according to Ledgernote, the filmmakers may have planted the seed of the sound of the song.

Did Jerry Lewis write the theme song for Ghostbusters?

This is after Lewis turned down the opportunity to write the theme song for 1984’s Ghostbusters, so it seems even though the filmmakers couldn’t get Lewis, they could still get someone to recreate his band’s super-successful ’80s corporate rock sound.

When did I want a new drug come out?

(1984) “I Want a New Drug” is a song by American rock band Huey Lewis and the News from their third album Sports. It was released as the second single from the album, following the top-ten hit “Heart and Soul” in January 1984. The single reached number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Dance Club Play chart.

When was I want a new drug by Huey Lewis?

“I Want a New Drug”. (1984) “The Heart of Rock & Roll”. (1984) “I Want a New Drug” is a song by American rock band Huey Lewis and the News from their third album Sports. It was released as the second single from the album, following the top-ten hit “Heart and Soul” in January 1984.