There should be a Classic Rock rule book. First there's fame. Then court cases over the rights to the band's name. Styx, Guns N Roses, The Guess Who. Kiss isn't Kiss without Frehley and Criss.
"Great White" role in the mix has just been fixed. Their recent reunion ended when the band's original singer Jack Russell announced, "I own the name!"
Sound confusing? Get this... In court yesterday...the judge signed into rule Great White should stay Great White only if they approve of Jack Russell fronting the band Jack Russell's Great White.
A total radio foul play! How is the radio jock asked to cut the commercial supposed to explain the difference between the two bands? In 15 seconds.
Here's the backstage pass to the layout of the stage. Yesterday's agreement ends a saga that started in March of last year. Jack decided to sue the other guys for moving forward as Great White. This decision came after Jack announced he had “taken a medical leave of absence.”
Nobody gave in. So...it went to court and now the settlement allows both sides to stay Great White. In the studio and on the long and winding road.
Guess who got eff=ed in the deal. Fans! The people that purchased the music. That happened to support their lifestyle. And probably paid the judge cuz rule maker's don't do it free! Fan's have been demanding a full reunion and ended getting a choice.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Classic Rock Report: Great White Versus Great White
There should be a Classic Rock rule book. First there's fame. Then court cases over the rights to the band's name. Styx, Guns N Roses, The Guess Who. Kiss isn't Kiss without Frehley and Criss.
"Great White" role in the mix has just been fixed. Their recent reunion ended when the band's original singer Jack Russell announced, "I own the name!"
Sound confusing? Get this... In court yesterday...the judge signed into rule Great White should stay Great White only if they approve of Jack Russell fronting the band Jack Russell's Great White.
A total radio foul play! How is the radio jock asked to cut the commercial supposed to explain the difference between the two bands? In 15 seconds.
Here's the backstage pass to the layout of the stage. Yesterday's agreement ends a saga that started in March of last year. Jack decided to sue the other guys for moving forward as Great White. This decision came after Jack announced he had “taken a medical leave of absence.”
Nobody gave in. So...it went to court and now the settlement allows both sides to stay Great White. In the studio and on the long and winding road.
Guess who got eff=ed in the deal. Fans! The people that purchased the music. That happened to support their lifestyle. And probably paid the judge cuz rule maker's don't do it free! Fan's have been demanding a full reunion and ended getting a choice.
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