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davidt
on Monday September 20 2004, @09:00AM
An anonymous person writes:
A $50M lawsuit will be filed in Los Angeles superior court against KROQ on Monday. The petition will claim KROQ defrauded fans by delaying the Morrissey announcement by 7 hours and profiting on over $14M in beer/food sales during that time period. Considering California law, this is a slam dunk case....KROQ is in serious trouble.
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Morrissey the 23rd ask.... (Score:0)
hello (Score:1, Funny)
i bet they would've waited until the very end to say something, thanks Ian.
That'll show 'em (Score:1)
But seriously, isn't this news as incendiary as the "Morrissey didn't pay his crew" news from ages ago. Moz's people will be crying foul soon - Jed Weizman will be saying cease and desist faster than Beligerant Ghoul can e-mail a Moz story to David.
Also, a mate of mine from Madrid went to Benicassim, which was also cancelled. What's become of that? Why isn't there a lawsuit there?
Are Americans sue happy opportunist? Or is this about more than money?
Oh also, I never went through with my plan of checking up on Alain -- for anyone who is curious. dunno... seems like a waste of a Saturday.
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Down with KROQ!! (Score:1)
$36M in tix sales
I hope this is true. someone needs to feel the hurt. the Zen and Now fest did the right thing by announcing this before hand and distributing refunds to whom ever felt cheated. KROQ waited for everyone to be inside the concert.
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I want my rescheduled show! (Score:0)
Don't hold your breath... (Score:0)
what rubbish???? (Score:0)
You big fat pig, you fat pig, you fat pig... (Score:1)
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well... (Score:1)
there was one staff member down by the entrance for the orchestra (at least that i saw) holding a flyer saying that morrissey was ill and had canceled, but 5 minutes later, her sign was gone.
i kept expecting to see the flyers posted all around the venue, by the merch booth (who continued to sell morrissey merchandise), by the conscession stands... nothing.
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this is surely a joke, right (Score:2, Funny)
This is crap (Score:0)
So the way I see it... (Score:0)
I think the figures are inflated and I doubt that this is a winner of a case...they did notify the fans (timing is another matter) and if they honestly try to schedule a make-up concert or refund the tix then they've lived up to their deal. Sorry, but if they got word once people were in the pavillion, it's pretty difficult to give refunds at that point.
Still, this is probably the end of the line for KROQ+Moz
Another twist in the epic we call "Morrissey" (Score:1)
Something that goes beyond record sales...
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arena size
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Grammy awards
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and high rotation on MTV...
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It's called
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an ICON
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Bring it On... (Score:1)
First, there would have to be a certification of all of the fans as a class. This would allow a class action to move forward against KROQ. However, each member of the class would have to show representative damages. How many people travelled to the show from out of town? How much did they spend to travel? How do you organize the class? Most of the time these things take forever to even get started.
Second, KROQ did put on a show and a decent one. There was some value in seeing the remaining acts - just how much of the ticket's price was attached to seeing Morrissey? If there is a make-up show with Morrissey are there any damages suffered at all?
Do major league baseball teams have to refund money when the previously announced starting pitcher is too sick to pitch? Of course not...you still watch the game but maybe it wasn't as good as you wanted it to be.
If I were KROQ's lawyer, I would be saying "Bring it On..."
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For all of those who did not attend.... (Score:1, Interesting)
-Ian Brown sucked....
-the sound on the second stage was blown...
-Beers were $10
-Water was $5
-KROQ waited till almost 3PM to announce that Moz was not performing....
KROQ running a scam!? absolutely....
Someone at KROQ must have known before the day started....I think they got freaked out because half the people attending were there to see Moz..no question about it...if everyone was allowed to get a refund before the show started, it would have been a disaster for them. Fucking ass holes! I hope they get their ass handed to them in court!!!!!!!
CROCK (Johnny Rotten said it BEST! - Inland 2) (Score:0)
FINALLY, how feasible is it to get THAT venue for something such as this??? My buddy FLEW from AZ, then rented a car & we drove from SAN DIEGO!!! I want a ticket to see him HERE in SD, where we'll actually SEE him (NO BINOCULARS ALLOWED @ THE BIGGEST VENUE IN THE FRIGGIN' COUNTRY... that seems fair, when all the "athletic supporters" don't miss a precious moment of "the big game!"
KROQ can kiss my punk-rock-ASS!!!!!
KROQ is a pile of shite! (Score:1)
give me indie 103.1 anyday!
http://www.indie1031.fm/listenlive.html
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KROQ is certainly disingenous (Score:3, Insightful)
This whole festival can only be association with greed, and I'm glad I decided not to attend in the first place.
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Source? (Score:0)
14 million in food and beer sales... (Score:0)
If this is true (Score:1)
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i don't see the need for a lawsuit (Score:1)
why? because this weekend, i went to a completely different music festival. I was trying to see Modest Mouse, but i was denied an even halfway decent experience because:
1. people were already staking out claims to the Pixies later on that night.
2. since that audience was full of people who wanted to say that they saw the Pixies, i had to endure people talking through the set and such snippets of dialogue as "I don't know...i think they're called Mighty Mouse...."
yeah, you people will definitely appreciate the experience without Tears for Fears fans who don't feel like moving their lawn chairs.
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Refund (Score:0)
kro$ (Score:1)
As for the 14 million dollar profit in food/beer sales: I am no mathematician, but that sounds just about right. Actually, it doesn't sound like enough. We are the country of KING SIZE, and BIGGIE UPGRADE, so it's possible. So all you Euros who are coming here and calling us fat, you're right. We are. BIG cars, BIG meals, that's us. We can afford it. Except for the state of California. I wouldn't be surprised if parking made up about 6 million more. The Hyundai Pavillion is a horrible venue.
One more thing: Those of you who are comparing this to a baseball game or other sporting event are way off. You don't go to a game just to see the starting pitcher, unless it's Nolan Ryan getting some more licks into Robin Ventura. You go there to see the game. You go to a Laker game to see the game, even if Kobe is hurt. Other factors play in, such as a team's rankings or playoff runs. A concert, is a totally different thing. While many of us have seen Moz more than once this year, where is he the rest of the time? Concerts are much more rare and hold higher value than a single game during a season because they are only dependant (in most cases) on a recent album. When most acts come to your town, you are asked out if you don't see them. I can imagine there were many people who went there solely for Morrissey. Some may have gone for the first time. It should not be held against them because Moz chooses to do 6 or 7 shows in the area at the start of the tour with plans on doing 6 or 7 more towards the end. People should have been notified by KROQ, and given the chance for a refund. It doesn't matter that there were other bands, Morrissey was the main attraction, and the prices they were charging for tickets, parking, food, and BREWS was too much for what they were offering after Moz cancelled. Don't get me wrong, it must have been a great show with all those bands put together, but not for the prices they were charging. If KROQ loses, they deserve it. Either way, it would be in their best interest to make that make-up show happen. Or else fans may not be so willing to attend their future concerts, Morrissey or not.
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Re:kro$ (Score:2, Informative)
I am a sports enthusiast however, and there is no way that you can place a ball game in the context of a concert. That's just impossible. There are 162 games a year for every team, nearly half of which are played at the same spot. Nevermind the unpredictability of injuries and slumps in baseball, for over a hundred years fans have known to expect that. When a potential record comes about, you don't see "Mark McGwire VS. The Pittsburgh Pirates". It's still "St. Louis VS. Pittsburgh". That never changes. Of course those fans aren't getting a refund. It's baseball. I'm not saying that rock stars can't get injured like ball players. But these guys go out 162 times a year. I don't care how long a tour lasts, you just can't compare it. No way.
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How was the traffic situation? (Score:1)
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Burn down KROQ (Score:2, Funny)
KROQ will be no more all the lame Dj's are getting fired kevinBean are actually getting beheaded and Rodney is gonna get his own radio station to play whatever the fuck he wants,being that his show at 12am-3am is the only decent music ever heard on KROQ anyway!!
Now wouldnt that be a hoot.
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I am in the legal field... (Score:0)
Glen Helen Pavilion blows the big one... (Score:1, Insightful)
I don't get it =/ (Score:1)
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Angry Crowd! (Score:0)
Robert Smith would never screw his fans like moz (Score:0)
Robert is fat! (Score:0)
Not feeling alright!!!! (Score:0)
Peace! (Score:0)
Re:Peace! (Score:2, Interesting)
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to hell with this! (Score:1)
The man never showed up, you got screwed.
It's all business in the end...
KROQ is owned by Infinity Broadcasting ----Clear Channel's top rival in the broadcasting industry. Like many artists, Mr. Morrissey has a a contract with CC to perform and promote himself at CC-exclusive venues.
That is one would-be theory. Yet, there are many more...
Superior Court? now I know this 'An anonymous person' is not to be taken seriously...
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Is kroq.... (Score:1)
Has anyone seen the Pavement DVD where a guy from kroq is introducing the band live (whilst promoting forthcoming attractions) and gets booed and bottled off?
It's quite amusing.
was B Idol a replacement at the last minute or was he always on the bill and just got moved down?
So many questions, and too short an attention span to read all the other posts...
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Morrissey cancels Kqorq's Inland Invasion (Score:1)
I think that it is wrong for the people at the radio station to try and trick us into going to the show and not telling us about Morrissy's cancellation. After all if there is going to be a free concert given by the man himslef then what's the point of hiding it right?
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Clear Channel (Score:0)
$50M lawsuit against KROQ to be filed reportedly (Score:1)
Not to Mention that Ian Brown was mentioning it on stage, but People were booing him in disbelief.
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im glad i didnt go... (Score:0)
Class Action Lawsuit (Score:0)
Please advise. Thanks.
Sanctuary response on KROQ, lawsuit rumours etc. (Score:1)
STATEMENT ON KROQ & ALICE SHOW'S
September 21, 2004 Thank you to everyone for your kind letters of support and concern about Morrissey’s well being. He sends his very best wishes and looks forward to seeing you all on tour over the next few months starting in Washington next week. What should have been a wonderful triumphant weekend playing to 35,000 of you in LA and 10,000 or you in San Francisco ended on Saturday morning with sinusitis, acute laryngitis and a high fever with orders from Dr Joseph Sugarman to get to bed and not speak for the next 48 hours at a minimum. Sadly we not only had to postpone the shows but also cancel (at great expense!) the video shoot for Let Me Kiss You which was due for Tuesday. The most important thing of course is Morrissey’s health and we are happy to report that with the prescribed rest he will be ready to go next week and we will make an announcement later this week on a special event to make up for the KROQ show that all 35,000 of you who were there on Saturday will get to see and the same for the ALICE show in San Francisco. On a final note we understand that there are those in the Morrissey community on morrissey-solo.com spreading erroneous rumours about lawsuits and questioning whether KROQ did everything possible to bring you the information in a timely fashion. I can assure you that the rumours are false and the integrity of KROQ cannot be questioned. They handled a very difficult situation impeccably and you should treat anything you are told to the contrary as rubbish.
Best wishes,
Merck Mercuriadis
The Sanctuary Group
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Robert Smith is still FAT! (Score:0)
KROQ Lawsuit (Score:0)
Re:once again..... (Score:0)
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Re:once again..... (Score:1)
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Re:once again..... (Score:0)
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RU A Pissed Limey (Score:1)
However, I am not very good at this Internet Posting telepathy. I had the temerity to have a pop at one of the chosen few and got trolled. Did not realise he/she was protected!
Wherever you are from, I disagree totally with your sentiments and as a potentially fellow pissed limey, think you need a just and noble cause to follow other than the current one of a Moz knocker?
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