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I have always been in favor of everyone working to make a fair living, but when I hear and then see that Branson is presenting "Imposters". Well I have to speak out and let it be known, The Platters-The Drifters-The Coasters-The Marvelettes that are being presented in some of the Branson Theatres right now and who shall be performing soon are not "original".
It's time that the fans realize, that there are people out there stealing our history and taking credit for what us as the pioneers of the music industry have worked so hard for over the many years since we all came onto the music scene!
I ask that the owners of many of Branson's theatres, look out and check who they are booking and bringing in to entertain the many visitors to Branson.
Do they know what they are facing, when they book an "imposter"? Trademark laws are hard on those who promote "imposters", when the "originals" hold the trademark on a well-known and popular recording group from the 50's/60's era. Trademark infrigement on the federal level, will get you triple damages in any federal courtroom...and I am very serious about this legally and it's happened several times already in the case of Herb Reed who is the holder of THE PLATTERS trademark and is an "original" member.
Branson is a beautiful community, we don't need for it to become known as "the capitol of imposters" do we?
Gladys Horton
Founder & Original Vocalist
THE MARVELETTES
Motown Records Artists
1960-1970
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