Hendrix brother loses royalty row, page 1

A US judge has ruled Jimi Hendrix's brother cannot share in the royalties from the rock legend's after death releases and merchandise. The judge, sitting in Seattle, upheld the will of Jimi's father Al Hendrix, who inherited his son's rights in 1970.

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Brother Leon says he was unfairly written out of the will at the behest of his stepsister Janie Hendrix.

But Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ramsdell said: "Janie was the family member Al trusted the most."

Leon's battles with drug addiction, his failure to complete a treatment programme, his unwillingness to work and his continual demands for money were the major reason Al Hendrix cut his younger son from his will, Judge Ramsdell added.

Jimi Hendrix had released just three albums before his death aged 27. But he left behind an extensive catalogue of unreleased material. The estate is now said to be worth $80 million.

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Janie Hendrix's lawyer, John Wilson, said Al Hendrix decided on his own to write his son out of the will.

Leon's problem with drugs, and not getting any treatment for this problem may be to blame for him not getting his 'cut'. Also, he was the greedy brother who always bugged for money.

"This is the Hendrixes. This is the family right here, you know, bloodline," Leon said.

Janie Hendrix is not related by blood, she was adopted by Al Hendrix and her mother, June Jinka, in 1968.

"Janie and Robert are happy that her father's wishes were honoured, but she feels sad that Leon and her father were estranged," said Bob Merlis of Experience Hendrix LLC. Leon on the other hand, is not.

[edit on 25-9-2004 by John bull 1]