Steve Gorman Is Suing Former Band For Unpaid Royalties

Steve Gorman is suing his former band, the Black Crowes.

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He began playing as their drummer from 1989 to 2001.

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The band went on hiatus but returned in 2005 until they broke up again until 2011.

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In 2015, the band finally went their separate ways.

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However, Gorman is suing the band for unpaid royalties.

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He claims that they owe him more money than they paid him for his albums.

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That being said, he is not sure entirely how much money he is owed.

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He blames shoddy accounting and wants the money he feels he is entitled to.

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It remains to be seen how this lawsuit will play out.

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