Rowntree had argued that PRS' method for its "black box" distribution was unfair for its members.

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Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has lost a U.K. court appeal to revive his challenge against PRS For Music’s “black box” royalty distribution on Monday (June 29).

The U.K.’s Court of Appeal has dismissed his appeal in his proposed class action against the nonprofit collection society. Rowntree’s proposed class action on behalf of PRS’ songwriter members is now dismissed.