Bud Gaugh and Eric WIlson (two of the members of Sublime) took to the stage under their former band name at Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival over the weekend despite the threat of legal action from the estate of late frontman Bradley Nowell!!
The punk stars reunited to perform at the event which was their first show since Nowell's death in 1996... On the eve of the weekend show, Nowell's family threatened the two bandmates, along with their replacement singer, Rome Ramirez, with a lawsuit. A statement from the family read...
"It was Brad's expressed intention that no one use the name Sublime in any group that did not include him, and Brad even registered the trademark Sublime under his own name. We wholeheartedly supported Bud, Eric and the many talented members of the Sublime posse that formed the Long Beach Dub All-Stars, soon after Brad's death, to honor him through their original recordings, live performances and Sublime music until they disbanded in 2001. But, out of respect for Brad's wishes, we have always refused to endorse any group performing as 'Sublime,' and now with great reluctance feel compelled to take the appropriate legal action to protect Brad's legacy."
I wonder what will happen next... However, I'd love for some sort of Sublime reunion/tour!!
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