The Commodores have commandeered their name back ... from an ex-member who tried to jack it.A judge has decided founding member Thomas McClary relinquished his right to the Commodores brand 30 years ago when he left the group.As we first reported ... the remaining members of the Commodores sued McClary in August claiming he illegally hijacked their name -- touring as "The Commodores featuring Thomas McClary."For what it's worth ... there will be a full-blown hearing later,...
- 10/25/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Commodores -- who famously and shockingly survived Lionel Richie's departure back in the 80s -- are now suing an ex-member ... accusing him of jacking the group's name.According to the lawsuit ... Thomas McClary ditched the Commodores 30 years ago -- shortly after Richie did -- to pursue a solo career ... but is now performing again using the Commodores name.The Commodores -- who still perform 30 to 50 shows a year -- claim McClary is confusing...
- 8/21/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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