Van Halen has announced intentions to sue Nike, claiming that the sneaker company’s new brand of running shoes “infringes on the aesthetics of Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstrat guitar.” Damages, confiscation of profits, and the destruction of the entire shoe line (!!) are all included in the band’s list of demands, although the legal papers make [...]
Allmusic Blog — Van Halen has announced intentions to sue Nike, claiming that the sneaker company’s new brand of running shoes “infringes on the aesthetics of Eddie Van Halen’s Fra... more info