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:Overt 'borrowings' or '[[Musical quotation|quotations]]' like this, a variety of [[Composer tributes (classical music)|tribute]], have long been used by classical (in the broadest sense), folk, blues, jazz and rock musicians, and of course Bonamassa works in the blues tradition.

:It's usually (in my understanding) considered a compliment to the original composer, and would not usually attract a royalties claim unless the quotation is extensive (in which case the user might well proactively arrange to pay royalties, as they would for a [[Cover version]]), or the original's copyright is now owned by heirs or lawyers who might ignore musical tradition and hope to to make easy money. This is distinct from covert and unacknowledged [[Music plagiarism]] such as that which was alleged (and ruled to be a 'subconscious copy') for George Harrison's '[[My Sweet Lord#Copyright infringement suit|My Sweet Lord]]', for example.

:You've prompted me to think about buying a ticket for Bonamassa's upcoming tour – thanks! {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} [[Special:Contributions/94.6.84.253|94.6.84.253]] ([[User talk:94.6.84.253|talk]]) 11:40, 2 January 2025 (UTC)