1987 (Jul 28) – Beatles Sue Nike

July 28, 1987

The Beatles, along with Yoko Ono, sue Nike for using “Revolution” in TV commercials. Nike authorized the song through the group’s US label, Capitol, and Michael Jackson, who owns the publishing. Nike doesn’t back down and continues running the ads, which anger many Beatles fans but sell a lot of sneakers. The suit is later settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.

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