Ohio passes law that prohibits bands claiming to be famous from performing if they don't have an original member

I saw this comedian once (I forget his name) that said he went to see the Doobie Brothers, and all it was was two Pakistani kids and a boom box. Of course he was exaggerating, but that's not far off for much of the fair circuit, which features famous bands like the Coasters, the Platters, and others without any band having a whiff of an original member.

 

But another state has passed a bill that prohibits that act, as Ohio has recently passed a bill that prohibits bands touring under classic names from performing under said name in Ohio, unless they feature an original member, or someone who owns the trademark of the name. If the band chooses to perform, they could face a fine.

 

Similar bills have been passed in 26 other states, and the fine in Ohio could be up to $15,000. Most often, the bill isn't used to charge these bands--it often forces them to have truth in advertising. [Toledo Blade]  

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January 19, 2009 at 3:40 p.m.

Well, there goes the opportunity to see Cannibal Corpse or Napalm Death in Cinci.

January 20, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.

So if every livng member of the Coasters decides to form their own group then each is protected under the new law? Or if the original member was not the lead singer how will I be able to tell the difference?
If all I remember is the old 45 and all the original members are now 50 years older- can they recreate that sound even if they are authentic?

As for Ohio- where are the McCoys, the Outsiders, Andrea Carroll, and Divo?

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