A lawsuit brought against the White Stripes by a former producer went to trial in Detroit on Monday.

Jim Diamond, who worked on the band’s first two albums, claims he played a vital role in creating the Stripes’ signature sound and wants a share of the substantial royalties, according to the Associated Press.

Diamond is listed as the co-producer on the band’s self-titled debut, and was the sound mixer on the follow-up, “De Stijl.”

The White Stripes deny that Diamond had any involvement in creating their sound. They said in court documents that he was paid $35 US per hour for time at Diamond’s Ghetto Recorders studio.

Jury selection, the first step in the trial, is expected to last about a week.






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