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The battles didn’t end there; Fogerty’s ongoing fight against the label culminated with a landmark victory in the Supreme Court. The court ruled that artists who successfully defend against copyright claims are entitled to recover their legal fees, pensioning a significant sword for artists combatting record companies.
A New Era and Ultimate Redemption
Despite his legal victories, Fogerty faced a crucial dilemma: he still lacked control over his most valuable asset—his music catalog. A call from Norman Lear in 2004 finally shifted the tides. Lear's organization purchased Fantasy Records, and a new chapter began. Fogerty was offered unprecedented control over his music, including full artist royalties, a dream that seemed unreachable during his heated battles with Zaentz.