Rich Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 "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." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 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'..... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimalkin Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Sabbath. A Black Sabbath/Abba crossover. Versatility, that's the name of the game. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 I recall playing a gig about 20 years ago with a band called MetABBAlism - they covered ABBA songs in a heavy metal style........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 If those legs get tired, rub in some dancing cream, make them feel much better. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimalkin Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 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... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Best I can come up with isn't even a Sabbath song but Ozzie's 'Mamma Mia I'm Coming Home' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimalkin Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 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? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Super TrouperNaut? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 These guys did it right many years ago..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimalkin Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Rich said: Super TrouperNaut? Into the Voulez-Void? Edited January 24, 2022 by Grimalkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borntohang Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 I’ll leave you to think about these guys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Iron Man After Midnight I Can Be That Dirty Women Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 I'd like it if someone did Abba Abba Hey in some form: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 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... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbloke Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Seeing as we've strayed into Black Sabbath influenced acts, it's only right I include the mighty Brown Sabbath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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