Smashing Pumpkins Sue Virgin Records
 

Smashing Pumpkins have sued Virgin Records, the band's home for the majority of their career, claiming the label damaged their credibility by using their name and music in a recent promotion.

The Pumpkins (who are essentially frontman Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin) sued Virgin over their use in the recent "Pepsi Stuff" promotion between Pepsi and Amazon. The band have filed a breach of contract lawsuit in Los Angeles, stating they have "worked hard" to build their credibility with their fanbase and Virgin has hurt their "artistic integrity."

The Pumpkins are asking for profits from the Pepsi promotion as well as an injunction against Virgin using their name and music in the future.

I find it interesting that the Pumpkins would cite 'artistic integrity' as the main reason why they're against this ad placement. They lent their song 'That's The Way (My Love Is)' to a Ford commercial somewhat recently...and willingly.