More musical lawsuits for you with news that the Violent Femmes' bassist Brian Ritchie is suing lead vocalist Gordon Gano over a dispute regarding the band's song-writing credits and royalties.
The band, who have just come off tour, are in turmoil after Ritchie alleged that Gano had spoiled the reputation and integrity of the band by allowing American Fast Food chain Wendy's to use their biggest hit, 'Blister In The Sun' for one of their adverts. Furthermore, Ritchie claims he has received unfair amounts of royalties given his contribution to the writing of the material.
Gano commented that he was surprised by the suit, claiming that he believed that intra-band relations had been good: "We just played a really, really good tour...Since the early '80s, everything's really good. We're playing better than ever".