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.
Didn't somebody try this theory out with Cher UK?
ReplyDeleteIt 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."
ReplyDeleteFinally, I see the flaw in my failed solo act, "American James Taylor."
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