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Primal Scream
Primal Scream


Background information
Origin Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Acid House
Industrial
Experimental
Years active 1982—present
Label(s) B-Unique Records
Creation Records
Associated acts The Stone Roses
Spirea X
Adventures in Stereo
The Jesus and Mary Chain
Website Website
Members
Mani
Bobby Gillespie
Andrew Innes
Martin Duffy
Darrin Mooney
Barrie Cadogan
Former members
Jim Beattie
Paul Harte
Jim Hunt
Denise Johnson
Duncan Mackay
Tom McGurk
Stuart May
Henry Olsen
Steve Sidelnyk
Gavin Skinner
Martin St. John
Phillip 'Toby' Tomanov
Paul Mulraney
Robert "Throb" Young



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Devo File Lawsuit Against McDonalds Over American Idol Happy Meal Figure

June 26, 2008
Devo File Lawsuit Against McDonalds Over American Idol Happy Meal FigureDevo are suing the fast-food giant McDonalds over a Happy Meal figure that they claim breaches copyright.

The band, whose were pioneers of wave music, believe the company's recent New Wave Nigel figure sports a flower pot hat which is reminiscent of their look in the 1970s.

In a message on their website, the band also claimed that New Wave Nigel emitted a “Devo-esque song”.

Devo's classic flower pot hat, which was known as the Energy Dome, was designed by bassist Gerald Casale.

According to the Australian Associated Press, Casale is quoted as saying that McDonald's didn't approach the band before the figure launched in April.

"Plus, we don't like McDonald's, and we don't like American Idol, so we're doubly offended,” Casale added.

New Wave Nigel was part of a line of action figures, which also included Disco Dave, Country Clay, Rockin' Riley and Soulful Selma, that were used to promote American Idol.

(by Jason Gregory)



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