Smashing Pumpkins to Sue Virgin Record

Contributed By: Dan Schwartz Created On: Tuesday, 25 March 2008 Hits: 56 Smashing Pumpkins Stateside rockers the Smashing Pumpkins yesterday filed a lawsuit against their label, Virgin, for illegally using their name in promotional deals. The band claimed during a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court that Virgin's use of their name in "Pepsi Stuff" promotion with Amazon and Pepsi threatens their reputation for "artistic integrity". In a statement, the Smashing Pumpkins said they have "worked hard for over two decades to accumulate a considerable amount of goodwill in the eyes of the public." Virgin, who have been the Smashing Pumpkins label for seventeen years, only had the right to sell digital downloads of their songs, according to the band. Band members stated that they would “never grant authority to Virgin, or any other entity," to use their name on promotional material for other services. The lawsuit demands that Virgin pay with the profits that were earned in the promotion, and also asks for an injunction against using the Pumpkins' name or music in the future. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Smashing Pumpkins Announce 20th Anniversary Tour (24-09-2008) The Smashing Pumpkins to Release Live DVD Debut (18-09-2008) Smashing Pumpkins to Premiere New Song in Guitar Hero (02-09-2008) Smashing Pumpkins Announce Free Orlando Show (15-08-2008) Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan Sued Producer for $100,000 (31-07-2008) Prev Story: Pennywise's New Album Sets for Free Next Story: Amy Winehouse to Buy Noel Gallagher's Studio?

 

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