Apr17
Rodeo Promoters Get Panties in Bunch, Sue Activists Over Matchbox 20
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Honestly, I think I got most of the story out in the title, but here goes: According to TMZ, a booking company called Romeo Entertainment is suing an animal group after Matchbox 20 pulled out of performing at a rodeo. They’re evidently pissed that the group, called SHARK, sent Matchbox 20 info about the cruelty of rodeos, causing the band to cancel their appearance. And this isn’t the first time it’s happened—Carrie Underwood reportedly pulled out of a similar event in 2006 for the same reasons.
Anyway, good luck with your dumbass lawsuit, Romeo Entertainment. I’m sure the courts are going to look really kindly on this waste of their time.
You can read the full article here.
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Shark is one of the finest group of activists that go after the Rodeo Monsters.
You would not believe some of the cruelty's I've read about over the years. It the worst I've ever seen.
Jack, Thank you so very much for exposing these monsters.
Peace Jack!
Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | April 17, 2008 04:27 PM
Keep up the good "biting", SHARK!!
Posted by: Carla | April 17, 2008 04:28 PM
Romeo Entertainment. Is this the Nazis alive and well in America?
What, do they beat up schoolchildren too who don't like the fact that they are torturing animals?
Posted by: kelly | April 17, 2008 05:29 PM
I suppose you could call a Rodeo a kind of American version of Bull Fighting or Brazil's Farra do Boi. They all torture bulls and calves and to call it entertainment is sick and disgusting!
Kudos for SHARK and Matchbox 20.
Posted by: Maureen | April 17, 2008 05:30 PM
It's McLibel II: Just when you thought it was safe to tell the truth.
Posted by: Bill | April 17, 2008 05:42 PM
I went to Matchbox 20's YouTube channel and told them how much I respected them for taking a stance on this!
Posted by: KalgaryKaren | April 17, 2008 09:18 PM
They are so stupid. They believe in God, so why can't we be activists???
Posted by: Michelle Greggs | April 18, 2008 02:49 AM
It's called breach of contract morons.
Posted by: Brian | April 18, 2008 12:56 PM
So the activists are liable for breach of contract because they gave the performers information about the event?
I think you may need to go back to law school, Brian. :)
-jack
Posted by: Jack | April 18, 2008 01:19 PM
Actually Jack, you should too ... from reading the TMZ doc the lawsuit appears to have to do with interference with a contractual relationship. IANAL, but I remember it was covered in Business Law 101 for those of us that didn't want to go to law school.
To sue for breech of contract they would have to go after Matchbox 20, not SHARK.
Not saying they will win mind you ... in fact it will be bad for SHARK, and PETA for that matter if they do.
Posted by: Todd | April 20, 2008 11:24 PM
Having lived and worked as a radio broadcaster in Cheyenne, WY where this concert was to take place, I've personally met Bob Romeo. This will end up being David vs. Goliath in reverse, trust me....
Romeo's "Evil David" is wasting both time and money in a no-win situation. Matchbox 20 and attorneys from Atlantic Records will absolutely decimate his little Promotion company.... And even assuming they could get any sort of favorable judgement, what entertainer will EVER book with him again after this lawsuit??
He's suing his own organization out of existance and I say good riddance. Kudos to SHARK for simply telling the truth.... And kudos to Rob, Marisol & Matchbox 20 for knowing it when they see it.
Posted by: JB | April 22, 2008 12:35 PM
And yes.... I know that the lawsuit everyone is referring to is against SHARK, but there is talk here in Cheyenne now about them going after Matchbox 20 as well....
Posted by: JB | April 22, 2008 12:56 PM