Topman Aquire Rights To Sonic Youth's 'Goo' Design?

raging_nelly · 06.02.2008, 11:55 AM

I heard a vicious rumour off a friend today that the clothing company Topman have aquired the rights to print t-shirts with the cover of Sonic Youth's 'Goo' album on the front.

Just wanted to know if anyone has any information on this? Whether it's true or not?

IMO this isn't another forgivable 'Hits Are For Squares' moment.

Rob Instigator · 06.02.2008, 12:05 PM

The real question is, does Geffen own the rights to that image, or does Sonic Youth?

if it is geffen, then there is no big deal. They do what they wanna do

If it is Sonic Youth then it is no big deal. They need MONEY to continue their rock, their side projects, their record labels, their endeavors basically, and to pay for their studio bills and equiptment and touring expenses and EVERYTHING, since they are doing it on their own now, not with geffen.

so in other words

WHO CARES?

goo goo goo

Danny Himself · 06.02.2008, 12:49 PM

Isn't it the property of Raymond Pettibon? I doubt he'd sell it to Topman. If this is true I'm going to personally set fire to every Topman-tit I see on the street wearing one of these.

RanaldoNecro · 06.02.2008, 01:01 PM

I agree with Rob, It costs alot of coin to tour places like Australia & Europe.

They need MONEY to continue their rock, their side projects, their record labels, their endeavors basically, and to pay for their studio bills and equiptment and touring expenses and EVERYTHING

radarmaker · 06.02.2008, 01:08 PM

Can't you find Goo t-shirts all over the place these days anyway?

screamingskull · 06.02.2008, 01:13 PM

sad though, very sad

blunderbuss · 06.02.2008, 01:15 PM

Bloody hell! Next thing we know they'll be whoring their back catalogue to a coffee house!

(note to self: remember to read the thread a second time before posting weak jokes)

This Is Not Here · 06.02.2008, 01:30 PM

Didn't they already have the rights? I've seen Goo t-shirts in Topman before

d~rek · 06.02.2008, 07:20 PM

i've never heard of topman. what's so evil about them?

✌➬ · 06.02.2008, 07:21 PM

So what???

uhler · 06.02.2008, 07:30 PM

what is topman? is it like topps basebal cards?

This Is Not Here · 06.02.2008, 08:47 PM

They're a British chain of highstreet clothes retailer. Whats evil about them? Not alot really. Just alot of people think they suddenly become 'alternative' if they don't shop in Topman.

Dead-Air · 06.02.2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny Himself

Isn't it the property of Raymond Pettibon? I doubt he'd sell it to Topman. If this is true I'm going to personally set fire to every Topman-tit I see on the street wearing one of these.

I'm pretty sure it is the property of Pettibon, and I'm sure he needs the money even more than Sonic Youth. Given where he comes from I'm sure the irony appeals to him immensely too.

This happens to every generation. Jerry Garcia died with a full line of popular selling neckties.

o'connor · 06.02.2008, 09:16 PM

jerry garcia lol!

ZEROpumpkins · 06.03.2008, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raging_nelly

I heard a vicious rumour off a friend today that the clothing company Topman have aquired the rights to print t-shirts with the cover of Sonic Youth's 'Goo' album on the front.

Just wanted to know if anyone has any information on this? Whether it's true or not?

IMO this isn't another forgivable 'Hits Are For Squares' moment.

Sonic Youth? Sell OUT?!?!
NO WAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!11

pbradley · 06.03.2008, 01:17 AM

Sonic Youth are apart of American culture. Deal with it.

Danny Himself · 08.02.2008, 02:05 PM

WELL, I just saw my first scene twat in a Goo t-shirt, the first of many, I am assuming. My heart sank. I did not follow through with my vows to set fire them, either.

pbradley · 08.02.2008, 02:13 PM

I want an Unwound shirt. Someone should make me one.

Danny Himself · 08.02.2008, 02:20 PM

I want a shirt that says 'I hate your life' and then a gun in case somebody copies me.

demonrail666 · 08.02.2008, 02:31 PM

I have no problem with a band selling whatever, wherever. So long as they don't try and claim some kind of underground credibility while they're doing it.

I guess it all depends on who owns the rights though. But then again, it was their decision to sign with Geffen, nobody elses.

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Rob Instigator invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the land of the Instigator Posts: 27,975	The real question is, does Geffen own the rights to that image, or does Sonic Youth? if it is geffen, then there is no big deal. They do what they wanna do If it is Sonic Youth then it is no big deal. They need MONEY to continue their rock, their side projects, their record labels, their endeavors basically, and to pay for their studio bills and equiptment and touring expenses and EVERYTHING, since they are doing it on their own now, not with geffen. so in other words WHO CARES? goo goo goo __________________ RXTT's Intellectual Journey - my new blog where I talk about all the books I read.
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Danny Himself invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,623	Isn't it the property of Raymond Pettibon? I doubt he'd sell it to Topman. If this is true I'm going to personally set fire to every Topman-tit I see on the street wearing one of these.
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RanaldoNecro expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Eye Of The Squirrel Posts: 1,481	I agree with Rob, It costs alot of coin to tour places like Australia & Europe. They need MONEY to continue their rock, their side projects, their record labels, their endeavors basically, and to pay for their studio bills and equiptment and touring expenses and EVERYTHING __________________ He is not Alone
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radarmaker the end of the ugly Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,122	Can't you find Goo t-shirts all over the place these days anyway?
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screamingskull invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: england Posts: 5,580	sad though, very sad
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blunderbuss invito al cielo Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2,526	Bloody hell! Next thing we know they'll be whoring their back catalogue to a coffee house! (note to self: remember to read the thread a second time before posting weak jokes)
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This Is Not Here invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kingston-Upon-Thames, London Posts: 2,586	Didn't they already have the rights? I've seen Goo t-shirts in Topman before __________________ http://images.google.co.uk/url?sourc...zLTl_B146tcuiw ~~Record of the moment~~
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d~rek little trouble girl Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 62	i've never heard of topman. what's so evil about them?
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uhler invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 3,615	what is topman? is it like topps basebal cards?
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06.02.2008, 08:47 PM	#12
This Is Not Here invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kingston-Upon-Thames, London Posts: 2,586	They're a British chain of highstreet clothes retailer. Whats evil about them? Not alot really. Just alot of people think they suddenly become 'alternative' if they don't shop in Topman. __________________ http://images.google.co.uk/url?sourc...zLTl_B146tcuiw ~~Record of the moment~~
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pbradley invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoKo Posts: 10,621	Sonic Youth are apart of American culture. Deal with it.
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Danny Himself invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,623	WELL, I just saw my first scene twat in a Goo t-shirt, the first of many, I am assuming. My heart sank. I did not follow through with my vows to set fire them, either.
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pbradley invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoKo Posts: 10,621	I want an Unwound shirt. Someone should make me one.
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Danny Himself invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,623	I want a shirt that says 'I hate your life' and then a gun in case somebody copies me.
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demonrail666 invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 18,510	I have no problem with a band selling whatever, wherever. So long as they don't try and claim some kind of underground credibility while they're doing it. I guess it all depends on who owns the rights though. But then again, it was their decision to sign with Geffen, nobody elses.
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