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Band Name Dispute Over Recording and Concert Uses

The Miami girl group Expos' ruled the charts in the 1980s, turning out a multiplatinum album and numerous hits, including the No. 1 single, 'Seasons Change.' But some things never change. Turmoil with management roiled the group during its hey-day, and rancor has returned now that the trio is on a popular reunion tour, riding high on 1980s dance nostalgia. The singers have been sued to stop using the name Expos' after breaking with promoters in August, just months before the music group's trademark licensing agreement was set to expire.

11 minute read December 21, 2007 at 11:10 AM
By
John Pacenti
Band Name Dispute Over Recording and Concert Uses
The Miami girl group Expos' ruled the charts in the 1980s, turning out a multiplatinum album and numerous hits, including the No. 1 single, 'Seasons Change.' But some things never change.

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