Teletubby 150,893 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 ABBA filed a lawsuit to stop a British cover band known as Abba Mania from using that name. In a complaint filed with the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, lawyers for ABBA accused Abba Mania's managers of "parasitic and bad-faith conduct" by trading off ABBA's goodwill and cachet in promoting Abba Mania. ABBA said the defendants have ignored its demands to stop using Abba Mania on social media, YouTube and the abbamania.com website, or take its suggestion to use "ABBA Tribute" in a way that won't confuse people. ABBA's trademark infringement lawsuit comes amid a U.S. tour for Abba Mania, which calls itself "The Original Tribute from London's West End!". Abba Mania's website says "Abba Mania is in no way associated, affiliated, or endorsed by Polar Music or ABBA" in small capital letters. source "You b*tch!" ~ Rat Boy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 74,361 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I kinda feel bad for them, kinda don't lol I wish them the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 117,741 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 oh I was worried it's A*Teens So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson123 38,715 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 28 minutes ago, River said: oh I was worried it's A*Teens No way. Benny and Björn approved all of that. That was actually how I found out about them in the first place and loved their music so I'm glad they were open to bring their music to 90's kids like me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 117,741 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, Anderson123 said: No way. Benny and Björn approved all of that. That was actually how I found out about them in the first place and loved their music so I'm glad they were open to bring their music to 90's kids like me. I didn’t know that! This is pretty amazing! their Gimme Gimme Gimme cover is amazing So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson123 38,715 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, River said: I didn’t know that! This is pretty amazing! their Gimme Gimme Gimme cover is amazing Yeah I still listen to that album at the gym, love the 90s mixes of the songs lol. These are also really good: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 117,741 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Just now, Anderson123 said: Yeah I still listen to that album at the gym, love the 90s mixes of the songs lol. These are also really good: It’s such a fun album lol I also love Floorfiller, I think from their second album So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 110,039 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 When you're a legacy act and most people remembered you because of these cover bands, it is a bit messy to do this. What did they lose anyway? Are they afraid nobody will attend their scammy hologram concerts because seeing live performances even by impersonators always better? Like, their legacy lives on with these cover bands. The same with other big names such as Elvis and The Beatles. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ hating pop music doesn't make you deep (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooterFritter 777 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 The A*Teens slapped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joaco95 1,631 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 3 hours ago, RAMROD said: When you're a legacy act and most people remembered you because of these cover bands, it is a bit messy to do this. What did they lose anyway? Are they afraid nobody will attend their scammy hologram concerts because seeing live performances even by impersonators always better? Like, their legacy lives on with these cover bands. The same with other big names such as Elvis and The Beatles. Because they were announced as an “official” tribute band Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake 7,385 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 The best ABBA cover band is Bjorn Again here in Australia. They're the most famous around the world, love that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasagna 2,938 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 4 hours ago, RAMROD said: most people remembered you because of these cover bands abba are one of the most well known and loved bands on the planet and it has nothing to do with cover bands Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 110,039 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, lasagna said: abba are one of the most well known and loved bands on the planet and it has nothing to do with cover bands Oh? When was the last time people younger than 30 raving about ABBA in the non Mamma Mia movies context, before their comeback album, the way these same people do to, say, The Beatles or Elton John who are most revered, like how many times ABBA were on best ever band or albums lists by music magazines compared to these two names? Even their comeback album are not making much dent in most places except in their home country and The UK. Like, sure people know ABBA but do they really know ABBA? The fact is most people these days know ABBA from cover songs, and that including music from Mamma Mia soundtracks. IMHO you might over estimate how big ABBA is outside Europe. Especially with younger people. And I am not just talking about USA. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ hating pop music doesn't make you deep (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oriane 21,147 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 7 hours ago, RAMROD said: When you're a legacy act and most people remembered you because of these cover bands, it is a bit messy to do this. What did they lose anyway? Are they afraid nobody will attend their scammy hologram concerts because seeing live performances even by impersonators always better? Like, their legacy lives on with these cover bands. The same with other big names such as Elvis and The Beatles. I disagree. ABBA, Elvis, The Beatles are not still famous because of cover bands, but because they were so big that they're still everywhere, their songs still play on the radio, they're still talked about by people, in the media, they're a big part of pop culture... I've never seen a cover band of any of these, I don't know where that comes from. The only GGD member who can read / Credits to Celloo Deng for the profile pic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomdsgn 1,916 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Anderson123 said: No way. Benny and Björn approved all of that. That was actually how I found out about them in the first place and loved their music so I'm glad they were open to bring their music to 90's kids like me. This is wild! I know the name “A*Teens”, but I had no idea they were an ABBA tribute band, that’s wild Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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