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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud
He didn't "steal" anything. Royalties were paid, just as they were when the blues were covered by The Rolling Stones, Cream, The Beatles and just about anyone that ever covered previously publishing songs.
Copping someone's vibe isn't stealing.
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Holy Shit. I'm a big supporter of remix culture, but I hold no fantasies that all previous rights holders were made whole.
There's shit ton that was repurposed without compensation. I've made my peace with it, but I don't claim righteousness.
EDIT: And yes, I'm aware Kirby is a Ginger Chewbacca