Former Easy Action singer Zinny Zan has finally broken his silence on one of glam metal’s most talked-about plagiarism cases — the uncanny resemblance between Easy Action’s “We Go Rocking” and POISON’s hit “I Want Action.”

In a new interview with The Hair Metal Guru, Zinny shared never-before-heard details about the dispute, the settlement, and how Warner Records stepped in to resolve the matter behind closed doors.

The Start of a Controversy

According to Zinny, the entire situation began in the mid-1980s when a close friend pointed out striking similarities between the two tracks — particularly the chorus sections.

“Well, it was a friend of mine that heard his first. I was back in Sweden then back in 1986 and my friend called me up and say, ‘Listen to this.’ And I heard the song and first, I didn’t recognize it I said, ‘Yeah, okay. What’s that?’ He said, ‘Listen to the chorus again.’ And I listen. And I go like, ‘What the f?’ I go, ‘What’s this?’ It’s a band called Poison,” he said.

That moment sparked what would become one of the more whispered-about plagiarism stories in 1980s glam rock history.

Contacting Warner Records

As both Easy Action and Poison were under Warner Records at the time, Zinny took immediate action.

“So the thing is I called up the record company and of course we were signed to Warner back in those days as well. So Warner said, ‘Wow, this ain’t good.’ You know, we got to talk to these guys. But it took a long time. It took a real long time,” he continued.

The issue wasn’t just artistic integrity — it became a legal and financial concern for both bands and the label, forcing Warner to step in to protect its interests.

A Chance Encounter in Los Angeles

The story took an unexpected turn when Zinny moved to Los Angeles a year later and had an encounter that connected the dots between the two bands.

“And then I moved to LA in 87ish, something like that. And then I met one night about a Cat House where everyone went back in those days in Hollywood. And this guy comes up to me and he said like, ‘Hey, you’re Zinny from Easy Action, right?’ And I said, ‘Oh yeah, I am.’ He said, ‘My name is Rick.’ I didn’t know who that was,” Zan recalled.

The man, identified as Rick, was reportedly involved in Poison’s production at the time and revealed how the band came across Easy Action’s music.

“He said, ‘I was in Sweden at the Polar Studio. One night I went out to a club. You guys were playing. I thought you were absolutely great. Next day I went bought the album. Then I brought it home to America and when I met the Poison guys, I had it in the studio and they played it all the time,’” Zinny said.

This revelation seemed to confirm that Poison had indeed been exposed to Easy Action’s work prior to the release of “I Want Action.”

The Financial Settlement

When asked about the outcome of the dispute, Zinny explained that Warner Records eventually froze Poison’s accounts to prompt a settlement rather than a lengthy legal battle.

“So, what happened was that Warner saw to it that their accounts were frozen. The Poison accounts were frozen and then of course they had to make a deal because doing a lawsuit and all going through all that thing that can take years and years. So we sat down and when we saw that the figures were going up to a comfortable number and which I still can’t say because that’s the in writing with Poison,” he explained.

The exact amount of the settlement remains confidential due to a nondisclosure clause written into the agreement. However, Zan confirmed that the matter was resolved privately, with Easy Action receiving financial compensation.

A Forgotten Chapter in 1980s Glam Metal

The plagiarism controversy between Easy Action and Poison stands as a fascinating footnote in rock history — one that underscores how musical ideas can travel, intentionally or not, across continents and genres.

Easy Action’s “We Go Rocking” was released before Poison found fame, making the similarities between the songs even more controversial. While Poison’s “I Want Action” became a defining anthem of the glam metal era, fans of Easy Action have long argued that its DNA came from somewhere else.

Though the dispute has largely faded from public conversation, Zinny’s new comments shed light on how major labels often handle such sensitive cases behind the scenes — quietly, efficiently, and without court drama.

Zinny Zan’s Perspective Today

For Zinny Zan, who went on to have a successful solo career after Easy Action, the episode is now a story from another lifetime. Despite the frustration of the experience, he looks back with a mixture of pride and closure.

The settlement not only validated Easy Action’s work but also served as a reminder of how influential the Swedish glam rock scene was in shaping the sound of the 1980s.

Today, Zinny Zan continues to make music and connect with fans around the world, carrying forward the spirit that first caught the attention of producers in Los Angeles nearly four decades ago.

Legacy and Lessons Learned

The Easy Action–Poison case may never have reached a courtroom, but it remains a cautionary tale in music history — one that emphasizes the blurred line between inspiration and imitation.

While Poison achieved massive commercial success with “I Want Action,” Easy Action’s influence on the song’s foundation remains a point of discussion among die-hard glam metal fans.

In the end, both bands helped define a generation of rock that was loud, colorful, and unapologetically fun — even if one hit song became the subject of an unforgettable behind-the-scenes controversy.