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Yes, Steve Howe Sued for Copyright Infringement on ‘Dare to Know’

Legendary guitarist Steve Howe, Jon Davison, and their band Yes are accused of conspiring to "steal" music from fellow prog-rock musician Riz Story

A new lawsuit alleges members of the legendary progressive rock band Yes used a composition stolen from fellow prog-rock musician Riz Story as the basis for “Dare to Know,” the second single off Yes’ 2021 album The Quest. Story, whose legal name is Rudolph Zahler, alleges Davison was familiar with his music because they met in 1990 through late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and have worked together on-and-off for decades. In a statement to Rolling Stone, Caldwell said, “It is with a heavy heart that Riz Story is forced to sue Stephen Howe, one of his childhood music idols, and Jon Davison, his life long friend.

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