Avril LaVigne vs. the Rubinoos

The pop singer's management has responded to all the junk flying in the media lately. Yes, "Girlfriend" and "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" share some obvious similarities. On the other hand, I think the Ramones could sue either for petty theft of intellectual property. Neither song is the least bit original. Above, listen to the Rubinoos' "Boyfriend."

Dear Media:              
I have read the following quote from Tommy Dunbar of the Rubinoos. While it's true that we filed suit some time ago, we hesitated to go public to save Avril and her handlers any embarrassment," Tommy Dunbar said. "We learned over the July 4th holiday that her management and spin doctors have apparently decided to preempt things with their revelation of the lawsuit."
               
This is simply a lie. I challenge them to provide one iota of proof to back up this claim. We did not say a word about the suit out of respect for the dialog that was ongoing.  The numerous phone calls from the media seeking comment on the suit started on July 4th. We were blind sided and simply responded.   

We also find it ironic that in the Suit they named Apple as a defendant, what a great way of getting it out there to the media. On the topic of Apple, it seems like the Rubinoos have an issue with the Beatles among other great bands. This quote is directly from the Rubinoos Myspace page "Bands that have ripped us blind: the Rasberries, The Beach Boys, The Beatles"
      
As we have clearly stated, upon the expert opinion of one of the country's foremost musicologists, there is no basis for this claim

               
Best Regards,      
Terry McBride      
C.E.O. Nettwerk Music Group

Comments

[tysonleslie]

I just discovered this blog today and I'm so glad that I did. Mr. Finn, you are doing a great thing here, and this page is very necessary for Kansas City! Love it.

Now about this war of songs thing going on... That's a very funny thing. I never heard the Rubinoos song until today, and I have to admit, as much as I'm an admirer of Butch Walker (who I know helped Avril with her songwriting again on this record) that's unquestionably similar and hilarious. It's almost like it was done on purpose or something!

I'm so glad that someone pointed out The Ramones though. It's so interesting how many people are running around these days with the Ramones logo on their apperal, yet if you ask them to name a song they say the "sedated song" or the "hey ho, let's go" song.

If you're interested in reading about yet another ridiculous war or words over something as ridiculous as music - and who did what first - goto www.tysonleslie.com, add me as a friend, and read the blog titled "The Gentle Art Of Making Enemies... Have I Gone Too Far?"

At the very least, it's simply genuine entertainment.

[tommy]

The Ramones and the Rubinoos were actually very supportive of each other back in the day. Jon Rubin went on record to proclaim the Ramones "the greatest band in the world." Furthermore, after hearing the Rubinoos song, the Ramones returned the nod by using part of it in one of their own songs. Ain't no hatin' between those guys at all.