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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Steve Perry Suing Former Journey Bandmates Over Song Trademarks

Steve Perry has filed a petition to cancel trademark registrations for 20 Journey songs filed by former bandmates Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon.

Perry claims that Schon and Cairn were granted trademarks for several of Journey's biggest hits, including "Separate Ways," "Open Arms," "Anyway You Want It," "When You Love a Woman" and "Who's Crying Now" for use on merchandising, such as hats, athletic jackets, t-shirts, etc., without his consent.

Perry's petition says Cain and Schon filed to register the songs in 2020 through Freedom JN LLC and were granted the registrations by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office between February and May this year.

Perry argues that the action violates an earlier agreement that stipulates decisions like these must be made with "prior, written unanimous consent of all partners in each instance."

Perry, who has filed the suit through Krane & Smith APC, also accuses Cain and Schon of using "false or misleading information" in securing the trademarks.

Responding to Perry's lawsuit regarding the song trademarks, Schon called it "a bunch of total crap."

(Photo: Joe Mabel)

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Roger Waters Announces U.K. Arena Dates On 'This Is Not A Drill' Tour

Roger Waters has announced three new U.K. arena dates for his farewell tour, titled the "This Is Not A Drill" Tour.

The former Pink Floyd frontman will kick off the dates at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on May 31, 2023, followed by performances at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on June 2 and London's The O2 on June 6.

Rogers is currently on the U.S. leg of the farewell tour. Next year, he will fly across the Atlantic to Europe.

The European dates are scheduled to begin in Portuguese capital Lisbon on March 17.

Talking about the "This Is Not A Drill" Tour, Waters said in a statement, "This Is Not A Drill is a groundbreaking new rock and roll/cinematic extravaganza, performed in the round, it is a stunning indictment of the corporate dystopia in which we all struggle to survive, and a call to action to Love, Protect and Share our precious and precarious planet home."

"The show includes a dozen great songs from Pink Floyd's Golden Era alongside several new ones, words and music, same writer, same heart, same soul, the same man. Could be his last hurrah. Wow! My first farewell tour! Don't miss it," he added.

Tickets for the U.K. tour dates will go on sale on September 30.

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Carlos Santana Extends Las Vegas Residency Into 2023

Following last week's sold-out shows, Carlos Santana has extended his Las Vegas Residency into 2023.

House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino announced the 2023 dates for "An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live."

The residency, which has been rocking the House of Blues for 10 years now, features unparalleled dynamic energy from Carlos and his band and is a must-see concert experience for fans of the award-winning artist.

All shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the new dates go on sale to the general public on September 24 at 10 a.m.

The Fan Club presale for these dates has begun. To participate sign into Fan Club account and head to the Santana.com Tour Page.

2023 Performances:

Jan. 25, 27-29

Feb. 1, 3-5

May 17, 19-21, 24, 26-28

(Photo: Maryanne Bilham)

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