When is a tribute not a tribute? When it's a 'parasite'

[Rich]

"ABBA have settled their lawsuit against the UK tribute act ABBA MANIA, who they’d initially targeted last month for trademark infringement. In a suit filed on December 3, the Swedish icons described the cover band’s behaviour as “parasitic and bad-faith”, claiming that ABBA MANIA were intentionally misleading fans into believing they’re endorsed by the real group. It was said in the lawsuit that ABBA gave ABBA MANIA an opportunity to change their name, but ABBA MANIA refused."

[yorks5stringer]

Reminds me of when I was asked to join an Abba tribute. I was concerned about how their name might invoke legal difficulties but I was told "It's all right, were just going to use ABBA backwards'.....

[Grimalkin]

Sabbath.

 

A Black Sabbath/Abba crossover. Versatility, that's the name of the game.

[bassintheface]

I recall playing a gig about 20 years ago with a band called MetABBAlism - they covered ABBA songs in a heavy metal style........

[Paul S]

11 minutes ago, Grimalkin said:

Sabbath.

 

A Black Sabbath/Abba crossover. Versatility, that's the name of the game.

 

That's got legs, I'd say.

[Doctor J]

If those legs get tired, rub in some dancing cream, make them feel much better.

[Grimalkin]

1 minute ago, Paul S said:

 

That's got legs, I'd say.

 

Melding the songs might be a problem...

 

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Some Sweetleaf After Midnight?

 

Paranoid Chiquitita?

 

'S hard work...

 

[Paul S]

Best I can come up with isn't even a Sabbath song but Ozzie's 'Mamma Mia I'm Coming Home'

[TimR]

1 hour ago, Rich said:

"ABBA have settled their lawsuit against the UK tribute act ABBA MANIA, who they’d initially targeted last month for trademark infringement. In a suit filed on December 3, the Swedish icons described the cover band’s behaviour as “parasitic and bad-faith”, claiming that ABBA MANIA were intentionally misleading fans into believing they’re endorsed by the real group. It was said in the lawsuit that ABBA gave ABBA MANIA an opportunity to change their name, but ABBA MANIA refused."

 

 

I suspect this is because Mamma Mia the West End show was part written by Benny and Bjorn, and ABBA Mania seem to be promoting themselves as the original and premier West End ABBA production. 

Edited January 24, 2022 by TimR

[Grimalkin]

11 minutes ago, Paul S said:

Best I can come up with isn't even a Sabbath song but Ozzie's 'Mamma Mia I'm Coming Home'

 

Agnetha Wears Boots?

[Rich]

Super TrouperNaut?

[cetera]

These guys did it right many years ago.....

 

[Grimalkin]

9 minutes ago, Rich said:

Super TrouperNaut?

 

Into the Voulez-Void?

Edited January 24, 2022 by Grimalkin

[borntohang]

My mate used to DJ a club night called Black SABBAth which had the obvious gimmick. Can't say it's something I'd want to visit often myself, but always seemed to go down well.

[Bunion]

I’ll leave you to think about these guys 

 

 

[SteveXFR]

Iron Man After Midnight 

 

I Can Be That Dirty Women

 

[Nail Soup]

I'd like it if someone did Abba Abba Hey in some form:

[Guest]

On 24/01/2022 at 14:59, Grimalkin said:

Sabbath.

 

A Black Sabbath/Abba crossover. Versatility, that's the name of the game.

A bit like Elvana, a Nirvana tribute act fronted by an Elvis impersonator.  They're actually quite good.

[SteveXFR]

35 minutes ago, Bassfinger said:

A bit like Elvana, a Nirvana tribute act fronted by an Elvis impersonator.  They're actually quite good.

 

I've seen them. Extremely entertaining. It shouldn't work but it does.

[Raymondo]

On 24/01/2022 at 14:59, Grimalkin said:

Sabbath.

 

A Black Sabbath/Abba crossover. Versatility, that's the name of the game.

A friend of mine is the main songwriter/vocalist/lead guitarist in a band that use the phrase " Putting ABBA back into Sabbath" in their marketing for gigs.

 

They do indeed have heavy riffs and harmony vocals in their repertoire...

 

 

[bassbloke]

Seeing as we've strayed into Black Sabbath influenced acts, it's only right I include the mighty Brown Sabbath

 

 

[Doctor J]

Have you heard Black Shabbath? They're a cross between Sabbath and Mr. Loverman himself, Shabba Ranks. It really doesn't work. I'll see if I can find a link.

 

Shabba!

Edited January 26, 2022 by Doctor J