Jack Russell Takes Legal Counsel Over Great White Fight
He\'s not giving up his band without a fight
Blabbermouth reports that Russell has retained the services of The Law Offices of Michael Kelly to protect his rights to make his living and play under the name of the band that he founded in 1978.Â
Kelly has represented high-profile rock stars in disputes for more than 35 years.
Although Russell has had several public battles with addiction and issues with his health, "he has always been the lead vocalist for Great White, and any other vocalist involved was there only to fill in until he was able to return," reads an official press release from Russell's new legal team. "It has never been stated, in public or private, that Russell was leaving Great White permanently."
Says Russell's legal team: "Despite threats, defaming and untrue comments made by Russell's former band members and manager, he has every right to use the name of the band he founded, and no legal actions can be taken against anyone booking, promoting, publicizing, or working with JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE in any capacity, and all entities will be indemnified of such."