From the “You Better Lawyer Up” Department: Toothy NFL legend John Elway has officially expressed his displeasure with seemingly innocent Colorado-based punk band Elway. The two-time Super Bowl champ and one-time Walter Camp Man of the Year(!) sent the Fort Collins rockers (via his lawyers) a document requesting the group immediately change their name. Here’s most of Elway the band’s statement on the matter:
“Last Thursday we got an email from a lawyer who represents Mr. Elway in his various legal and business excursions. The letter basically said that John had become aware of our little punk rock band and, though we make no reference to him in our songs or artwork, he saw fit to dispatch his legal team to demand that we (again) change our band name. It is important to note that this letter is not a cease and desist and does not imply that we are being sued, it reads more like a flexing maneuver mired in legalese…we have no intention of changing [our] name again. We love the name, regardless of what connotations are inferred by the listener. Surely, if the Dead Kennedys could become one of punk’s most popular bands without incurring litigation, Elway can keep their moniker and continue making so-so music for our dozens of fans to enjoy.”
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John Elway Threatens Legal Action Towards Tiny Punk Band with His Name
May 27, 2011 at 2:02 PM
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May 27, 2011 at 2:05 PM
- HessianDud
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what a douche
May 27, 2011 at 2:06 PM
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No way he would win. You can't copyright a name like that, at least not that I'm aware of.
May 27, 2011 at 2:20 PM
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They should just change it to El Way or something. Or not.
May 27, 2011 at 2:21 PM
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Originally posted by Muggins879:
They should just change it to
Originally posted by HessianDud:
what a douche
May 27, 2011 at 2:31 PM
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Originally posted by Janitor:
No way he would win. You can't copyright a name like that, at least not that I'm aware of.
That would be like Will Smith suing for someone with the band name "Smith" .. John isn't going to get his wish, and there's nothing he can do about it.
[ Edited by OnTheClock on May 27, 2011 at 2:32 PM ]
May 27, 2011 at 2:42 PM
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Now if the band would have named themselves "Horse Face" then Elway would have a case.
May 27, 2011 at 3:33 PM
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Elway, oh sorry, I mean Mr. Elway, is a b***h!!
May 27, 2011 at 3:40 PM
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Since when can John Elway claim his last name as only is?
Douchebag.
Douchebag.
May 27, 2011 at 4:29 PM
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Originally posted by susweel:
Now if the band would have named themselves "Horse Face" then Elway would have a case.
May 27, 2011 at 5:57 PM
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that band sucks
May 27, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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This is ridiculous 
people are such idiots (elway) 
people are such idiots (elway)
May 27, 2011 at 8:56 PM
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First off, Elway can't do a damn thing.
Second, he is a douche.
Third, that band sucks.
Second, he is a douche.
Third, that band sucks.
May 27, 2011 at 9:00 PM
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Originally posted by HessianDud:
what a douche
May 27, 2011 at 9:34 PM
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Originally posted by Chief:
First off, Elway can't do a damn thing.
Second, he is a douche.
Third, that band sucks.
this.