Pumpkin Sue Label Over Cola Pimping
03/26/2008
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(antiMusic) The Smashing Pumpkins aren't very happy about finding their music used to pimp "Pepsi Stuff" on Amazon.com. In fact, they are smashing mad and have filed a lawsuit. Here is part of the punkband.com report: The Smashing Pumpkins have filed suit against Virgin Records, saying the record label has illegally used their name and music in promotional deals that hurt the band's credibility with fans. In a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the band said it has "worked hard for over two decades to accumulate a considerable amount of goodwill in the eyes of the public," and that Virgin's use of the band in a "Pepsi Stuff" promotion with Amazon.com and Pepsi Co. threatens their reputation for "artistic integrity." Virgin released the Smashing Pumpkins' music for more than 17 years, but the only active agreement between the two parties, the lawsuit claims, is a deal granting Virgin permission to sell digital downloads of the band's songs. - more on this story 
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