Bucks Fizz name dispute over

A dispute over who can use the name Bucks Fizz (yes, two people want to use the name) has been resolved. There have been a number of line up changes in the group since their 1981 Eurovision victory. For a period the original Bucks Fizz men – Bobby G and Mike Nolan – each ran separate groups using the name. At that time Nolan recruited former Dollar member David Van Day to make up his foursome. Nolan fell out with Van Day last year and quit the band, which continued to perform under the name Bucks Fizz. Bobby G's manager Derek Royal told the BBC, "While Mike Nolan was working as Bucks Fizz we weren't too upset as he was an original member, but when David Van Day wanted to use the name on his own we had to act." So the New Beginning company which owns the copyright to the group's title served an injunction against Van Day last summer. The courts refused to intervene, but an out of court settlement has subsequently been reached. Bobby G will use the original name, with the other group performing under the catchy name ‘David Van Day’s Bucks Fizz Show’. Apparently both bands are still busy with gigs in the UK and abroad!