Here's what I don't understand: If you have a band called Suede, and there's already an American band called Suede, you just have to start calling yourself the London Suede. If you have a band called the Beat, and there's already an American band called the Beat, you just have to start calling yourself the English Beat. If you have a band called the Charlatans, and there's already an American band called the Charlatans, you just have to start calling yourself the Charlatans U.K.
So can I just start up a band called, free and clear, the Rolling Stones U.S.? Would I get into any trouble if I named my band the Chicago Franz Ferdinand? Would I remain free of lawsuits as I went out on tour with my new band the American Clash?
I'm just asking.
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Didn't somebody try this theory out with Cher UK?
It was funny living in England and seeing the American acts who had to tweak their names over there: Basehead DC is the only one I remember now.
And for the record, the American Suede was a female cabaret singer.
Much-hyped new band Takeover UK appended UK to its name after discovering another Takeover. But Takeover UK is from Pittsburgh. So I guess they're being "funny."
Finally, I see the flaw in my failed solo act, "American James Taylor."
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