BMG STATEMENT ON THE DECISION OF THE HEIRS OF RONNIE J. WILSON AND ROBERT LYNN WILSON OF THE GAP BAND TO DROP THEIR LAWSUIT AGAINST BMG:

On January 12, 2023 the heirs of Ronnie J. Wilson and Robert Lynn Wilson of The Gap Band announced - before serving any papers on this company - that they were suing BMG.

Among other things they alleged that BMG had “failed and refused” to pay royalties and that BMG had either “retained all funds due to plaintiffs for its own benefit and enjoyment” or “wrongfully diverted” the money elsewhere.

Although the allegations were widely reported, they were without merit, as confirmed by the fact that the plaintiffs have now withdrawn their lawsuit.

There was no settlement agreement and BMG has paid no money in respect of these charges. The plaintiffs will pay all their own costs.

BMG takes seriously its commitment to treat artists fairly and transparently and its reputation for doing so.

Alongside their brother Charlie Wilson – who was not party to the lawsuit – the late Ronnie J. Wilson and Robert Lynn Wilson of The Gap Band were among the most influential musicians of their generation. We honour their memory and are proud to represent many of their music publishing and recording rights.