Let the "Real" Marvelettes take back their name and possessions
Mary ... good letter. Here is my personal observation and assessment of the legal entanglement -
If Mr. Gordy actually lost the name of the Marvelettes in an illegal "gaming" situation as has been speculated, then the Marvelettes do have legal recourse against both Gordy and his company and whomever such name was allegedly lost to during what was most likely a "crap" shoot not recognized under legal contracts. Furthermore, if the "faux" group uses any terminology which creates a false public impression that as a faux Marvelettes group that they are able to claim the actual recordings as "their" property, then there are legal grounds for the real Marvelettes to initiate legal proceedings. The proof is "real" vs. "fakes". Which group is actually entitled to own the name and all associated property including royalties?
Fake Marvelettes in Patchogue NY
When I got home last night from the office two things occurred.
The first was my Marvelettes Forever had arrived also in my mail was an advert for the Holiday Hop out on Long Island. To my shock they had the Marvelettes and the Platters listed with a description of The Marvelettes about their long career starting with Please Mr. Postman etc.
http://gatewayplayhouse.com/2011/HolidayHop2011.htm
I have contacted Gateway telling them that in the summer I like to attend their shows but will not be returning or supporting a theater that has fake groups performing at it.
Perhaps if others want to send an email to the general manager his name Dom Ruggiero and his email is: domruggiero@gatewayplayhouse.com