The Story of the Founders of Little River Band You've Never Been Told

What happened to the founders, voices and songwriters of Little River Band is a complex story involving not just the rights to the band name but an apathetic market that unknowingly participated in their cancellation.

[@akaminga3427]

My biggest disappointment is that I never got to see original LRB. Found out the hard way that what’s touring is not them. To me, only the original voices can bring the songs to life.

[@jefffuller9918]

I did get to see the band in 1981 with the Time Exposure tour. Little did I know, Glenn would be gone after the tour. I saw Farnham twice. The first time Beeb and Derrick left after the Net tour. In '84, I saw the Playing To Win Tour. That was the last time I saw the band. I always called that the "Last Man Standing" tour. Greaham was the last member of the original lineup.

[@mrblurblur2003]

Yes I agree strongly, very very strongly only the Originals will do.

[@ronfowlermusic]

@@jefffuller9918 Glenn came back in 1988. I saw him twice with LRB, 1991 and 1992. Goble and Birtles were already gone. So I guess what I saw was a partially fake band, with those wannabes Nelson and Housden, right?

[@jefffuller9918]

@ronfowlermusic I suppose. Mike Love is still touring as The Beach Boys. The Wilson's have left or passed away. Al Jardine toured with Brian. Same situation.

[@marcelhaik8035]

I agree with you. My disappointments include Kansas, LRB, among others...I never got to see them live. 🫤

[@tellofiriometto5810]

Shorrock , Goeble, Birtles are the real LRB. Anything else is just a tribute band .

[@logancarter2134]

AGREED!!! It's all about the MUSIC, who wrote and sang it to make it popular ORIGINALLY.

[@MackinacMi]

Well said!! ❤

[@ronfowlermusic]

So you dismiss Derek Pelicci, David Briggs, and other musicians who were in LRB during the glory years?

[@ykook7000]

Songwriters and co-founders come first dude always will ​@@ronfowlermusic

[@dommonte3507]

don't forget Ric Formosa

[@geoffmower8729]

My brother John Mower R.I.P was the lead singer on the Mississippi album his wonderful rich harmonies and warm vocals on City Sunday, Day job song, Three days, Sweet world are amazing. I can't help but be disappointed that his name never gets a mention. John is the one on the right on the front cover and in the middle on the inside colour photo in the Mississippi album. John was in Allison Gross through to Mississippi. R.I.P bruv's I miss you.

[@rhettem-dufty5633]

Thank you from a Proud Aussie to tell the story of the Sad Demise of the Original LRB Little River band The Music of my youth with good memories. I am old enough and fortunate enough to have seen them over many years. And was even part of there concert at the Brisbane World Expo Broadcasting it to Australia and the world. And at that performance to hear Glenn Fry say openly that he believed LRB to be the Best Rock/Pop Vocal group in the world.

[@John-eu9pm]

Great explanation of a what happened, Shorrock,Birties and Goble must be so mad, amazing song writers and stunning voices always will be the sound of the Little River Band

[@gregargo1898]

And... you can hear the difference when the original creators sing it too... no one else can sound like the original founders. This is a injustice and thank you for bringing this out in a presentable way so everyone can understand.

[@ronfowlermusic]

so it seems on this channel, we accept replacements singing Guess Who songs, but not LRB.

[@stevemurrell6167]

@@ronfowlermusic When a band's line up naturally changes over time, that is accepted. When a cover band basically illegally plays other people's songs because they 'legally' own a trademark, that is different. Don't be a dick.

[@ronfowlermusic]

@@stevemurrell6167 and what you describe is exactly what the current Guess Who was doing. Don't be a richard.

[@hallmitchell]

Best explanation of how founding members lost the rights to the band name I've ever seen. Excellent research.

[@desert-paradise]

Thank you, Dean, for all of your research and hard work covering what has transpired with this fantastic band from down under. Your work here has addressed a lot of questions I had about LRB. I became a devoted fan after first hearing their songs on FM radio back around 1976 when I was living in Florida. I immediately went out and bought their debut album and played it all the time, especially Track 1, 'It's A Long Way There'. To me, that song is a rock masterpiece, particularly the guitar work. Fortunately, LRB was doing a U.S. tour around that time, and I went to see the original band in concert in Jacksonville around 1977. What a show! I recall that they had a very lively and energetic stage presence, and their vocal harmonies and musicianship were superb. In retrospect, these guys were like The Beatles of Australia. They cranked out hit after hit. But as happens all too often with gifted bands and musicians, business complications eventually hijacked the unique vibe they were creating on the music scene. Your research proves that out. But as much as I love their catalog, these days I will not waste my time or money to ever attend a concert by the current LRB cover band. Nope, I'd rather throw Side 1 of their debut album on my turntable, kick back with an adult beverage, and bask in the sweet memories of what was a simply amazing period in musical history. Cheers!

[@dcore64]

Beeb, Graham and Glenn are the little river band! PERIOD!

[@ronfowlermusic]

then they shouldn't have quit the band, which each of them did. Shorrock twice, 1982 and 1996, Birtles in 1984. Goble in 1991.

[@brettthebassist]

@@ronfowlermusicwell if that’s the case the band should have ended! Not someone who took it over! That’s complete fraud!

[@ronfowlermusic]

@@brettthebassist I guess the 'big three" just assumed LRB would fall apart without them. The problem for this band was, to the general public, they were faceless. Casual fans didn't know their names; they weren't John Paul George and Ringo, or even Davy Micky Peter and Michael. I would think some people at least know the names Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings, and yet these no-names keep doing shows as the Guess Who. Maybe we need a law that once the lead singers and songwriters of a band leave, they should close shop.

[@j.franklin4999]

So cool.😉 Thank you again for sticking with this even after receiving the cease-and-desist order. This needs to get out there so more people can both know and understand the back story. The current LRB are not the ones that brought us the hits that we know and love. If possible, could you put in links to the music that the original members released in 2022? Also, to the letter that you wrote to your congressman.

[@MackinacMi]

Well said!!!

[@darrenhughes7571]

Well done for telling the true story of one of the best Australian bands that has ever been. I have been fortunate to see Glenn Shorrock live a few years ago and singing LRB songs and he sounds as good and fresh as he did in the 70s. The shame is that Americans and Australia miss out on a reunion tour of the original and best version of the band.

[@Wayne_Mather]

As an Aussie aware of all of this, thanks for highlighting the issue.

[@carolb3774]

Thank you for helping us, the fans of the original and true Little River Band, understand the facts surrounding the hypocrisy of the musicians who are cashing in on the songs written and recorded by the real and true members and song writers of Little River Band. It's a mischaracter of justice and indecent for these musicians to be singing these memorable and enjoyable songs that don't belong to them. Thank you again for bringing this travesty to light.

[@jaynehardingham2661]

I'm so very pleased that you have addressed this here. Most Aussies know about this story, and you're right the imposters would not be welcomed here to play. Why listen to something that is not the real thing. Thank you, from another Aussie

[@SlitherWhisp]

My first song of theirs I loved was Reminiscing. Cool Change, We Two, Help Is On The Way, Middle Man, Lady, Take It Easy On Me... so many great songs.

[@carolynh8866]

We Two was actually during the period John Farnham was the lead singer. So as a farnham fan, it's great to see one of his songs is one of your favourites. The band was going through a bad time and when Glenn left, John took over for the next few years.

[@SlitherWhisp]

@@carolynh8866 thank you for that info! I love John. I recently was watching his live performances of You're The Voice and Help. What an amazing singer. I was glad to read that eh is recovering well from his cancer treatments.

[@carolynh8866]

@@SlitherWhisp thanks. John is a legend and totally loved by just about to whole population of Australia. Not just for his voice but for his wonderful personality .

[@danielblain2961]

Amazing work. And a golden era in music. Let's hope justice is served

[@SpottoBotto]

The LRB story deserves a movie

[@stevemurrell6167]

A movie which ends in 1987. All hail the real LRB.

[@anEyePhil]

Lesson: If you are a Director of a Company, be active in the Company, stay up with everything, oversee EVERYTHING that Managers and other employees do. Australian Institute of Company Directors can teach you.

[@klausfahnle1925]

Just saw Glen Shorrock perform his LRB hits.. together with Brian Cadd from Axiom in Geelong.. just down the road from little river.. At 80 years old he’s awesome and still brings the crowd to its feet…

[@petercavender3680]

Thank you for the detailed account of the LRB history. Troublesome to know that technicalities could have such a profound impact on the success built by the original members. Like you, I grew up with their music and and have been a life-long fan. Per your recommendation, I've just purchased and downloaded both albums you recommended from iTunes. Goble, Birtles, Shorrock, & Briggs ARE the LRB in my mind. "Anything less would be uncivilized!"

[@ronfowlermusic]

how about Derek Pelicci? Roger McLachlan? George McArdle?

[@Paolo8772]

@@ronfowlermusic They didn't write any music.

[@ronfowlermusic]

@@Paolo8772 so only the writers are valid band members?

[@Paolo8772]

@@ronfowlermusic No, but the come 1st, especially if they're the writers of the most well known songs which all come from the 70's

[@Valboy380]

Thanks for shedding light on their history. It's mind boggling quite frankly. The music industry has certainly taken a turn with the advent of social media now. Very introspective.

[@midnightrider1100]

I knew that none of the original members were in the current lineup but I had no idea it was this deep.

[@MackinacMi]

Fraudulent if you ask me!

[@BigDave_Wannabe]

@@MackinacMi That is what happens when ppl get sacked and others quit.

[@girlsblouse7866]

@@MackinacMi Little River Bland, a much more appropriate name for the imposters?

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Creedence Clearwater revisited Or how about on the Motown side The spinners The temptations and The four tops so many incarnations I think the temptations are under 100th incarnation of the band know original member has been seen since like 1988

[@johnbussenschutt6872]

Fantastic - justice needs to prevail LRB is Goble/ Birtles and Shorrock Who would pay money to see a band called the Beatles today - this band can only be John/ Paul/ George and Ringo - let the real LRB exist They still sound great - way above the cover band lead by Nelson and Houseman Don’t forget the original band also included Roger McLachlan and Ric Formosa

[@Gordonsmusic911]

Exactly right. Roger was a great player and Formosa is the one who played the unbelievable lead on "It's a Long Way There", a masterpiece written by Graeham Goble.

[@ryreinhardt]

You forgot their lead guitarist David Briggs..

[@ryreinhardt]

​@@Gordonsmusic911wrong it was David Briggs who played lead guitar

[@Gordonsmusic911]

@@ryreinhardt You'd better check where you're getting your info, because it's in error. I heard Goble say it in an interview. Definitely, Rick Formosa on It's a Long Way There. You are WRONG! Not taking anything away from Briggs, who was great too, but fact is fact.

[@Paolo8772]

@@ryreinhardt No. Briggs didn't join until 1977 for their third album.

[@Poet640]

I spent my youth from junior high through adulthood listening to Little River Band, and I knew from a young age they were from Australia, of course through those years I had a dream of leaving the States and moving there, I know, foolish dreams of a teenager. I came to love those songs, and still do at the age of sixty.

[@Nugmania1]

Great work, Dean, you should do a piece on the Guess Who, I believe there are no original members performing when they go on tour

[@ronfowlermusic]

he defends the current Guess Who.

[@cheryls7782]

I am SO glad you did this show. I loved LRB as the original group. I didn’t know their story either and am pleased this is coming to light. LRB will always be the original members full stop. NO one can sing and gel their voices like The original boys. What an underhanded move to not inform the maneuvers to the band. I will never spend a dime on any tours without the original members. This pisses me off.sorry. Any entertainment lawyers out there that can help ?

[@andrebaumbach9447]

Brilliant video and story. LRB were a big part of so many Australians' life from the 70s thru to the early 80s and we appreciate your research and respect given to these wonderful talented artists .

[@johnklansek8898]

Thanks Dean great insight to the LRB story, it's an absolute tragedy what happened to the original members. I recently started listening to their music again and realised just how good they were a head of the times. I hope one day they can perform as LRB in front of their Australian fans.

[@SleevelessRick]

Thank You!! The Classic line up (in my opinion) deserves it! It's a shame what the current name owners have done and are still doing. A good many of our hero's are no longer here, Glen, Beeb, Graham, deserve better

[@jasonhoneman1272]

I am so glad you did this video to help us fans understand what happened to the LRB!!

[@user-yi2ih2kk2n]

Very well done, Dean! I have been lucky to see the "real" LRB playing live twice back in 1980 (with Glenn on lead vocals) and in 1983 (with John Farnham). Unforgettable memories... Housden and Nelson were parts of 1983 line up I saw. Who would have thought by then that it would turn out that way later on...

[@jimmcgarry8466]

Great documentary. I've loved LRB forever.

[@donnyl3336]

Thanks for the hard work and research of this story. It’s so unfortunate that this happened to LRB. I was fortunate to see part of the original lineup twice in 1983 featuring John Farnham replacing Glen Shorrock. It’s really irks me when this kind of crap happens in the music industry. Other groups to suffer similar issues probably include Creedence Clearwater, the Guess Who, and a touring band in Canada called “Trooper” which doesn’t include a single original member. The biggest tragedy I can think of would be , Badfinger. Obviously different issues happened but sure is illustrative of the dark side of the music industry.

[@cuzzindave]

This might be the very best breakdown of the situation I've ever watched. I'm sick of seeing local municipalities spending upwards of $50-60k for this cover band for their summer festivals. If you don't mind when these shows pop up I'd like to show them this!

[@ralphmuller6040]

An excellent account of the machinations in this unfortunate saga. I'm an Aussie who grew up with these amazing songs. While I was vaguely familiar with the sad trajectory of the 'ownership' issues, I was completely unaware that the band themselves had no idea regarding some of the finer 'business' dealings. Glenn Wheatley must've felt remorseful about the way it all turned out for the band that he championed from the start.

[@johnborton4522]

Huge LRB fan in the 70s/80s. Last saw them in concert in CA in the early 90s after Shorrock had gone and returned. At that time, Birtles was out and Goble was no longer touring with them. Peter Beckett was touring with them. Loved both Glenn and John as lead singers. Bought every album in those decades (and through the'90s), wore them out and bought them again. As a vocalist myself, it was the amazing harmony blending of voices that drew me to the band. While Wayne was a serious contributor to that blend for many, many years, I would never pay to see the recent/current iterations of the band because I know that Wayne can't carry that without at least some of the others. On the other hand, I would fly anywhere in the US and pay big money to see Birtles/Shorrock/Goble. Wayne (who was always my favorite member) is just a passenger on the shitty voyage attempting to make a living in his later years as a hired gun. Having said all that, I find your video to be misleading to folks who don't understand the music business. You keep repeating that Housden (the owner of the LRB trademark) and other members (all hired guns) are profiting from music the don't "own the right to". In the US at least, you have the **right** to live perform (under most conditions) any previously released music by any artist AND, you have the right to rerecord that music WITHOUT their permission (with proper attribution and payment to the song writers). Implying they have done things they don't have the *right* to do with this music isn't correct. As other's have noted, they are currently a 'tribute' or 'cover' band and very little more - but they have the right to be that. Having studied it through the years, the LRB legal mess was a combination of poor planning and naivete which ended up with Steve legally the sole owner of the trademark. While Housden is clearly a talented guitarist, his contribution is mostly that of the 'last man standing' in the dominating era of the group. Commenting only on Steve's LRB decision making process in the last couple decades: While acting legally, I think he has done his own pocket book a serious disservice by holding the mark tight rather than working out a licensing agreement that would have allowed a BIG money LRB tour to happen in the US. He should have said "I'll bring a guitar and the mark. Y'all bring those sweet voices and we'll all make a killing and let millions of people enjoy the killer songs that y'all wrote." As it stands, he gets a pittance in comparison by pimping out a 'barely there' cover band to casinos. My take.

[@stratnut7146]

Thankyou for setting the story right about my beloved Little River Band. I was raised on LRB in Australia and luckily got to meet Glenn Shorrock in my older years. This would have to be one of the biggest cons in Rock music history. Shorrock, Goble, Birtles and Briggs are the Little River Band and always will be in my mind.

[@sunsetcaptiva8573]

Big fan of the original band... Thanks for a very informative video.

[@earthsign7568]

Always loved and admired Glenn's amazing voice. When I worked at the Body Shop in Calgary as a young adult, I bought their greatest hits album and played it in the store all the time.

[@mrgreenelander4952]

Living in Canada in the late 70s the Little River Band was well known. You'd see their albums in the stores, and knew their music from the radio, yet I knew no one who actually owned one their albums? including myself. It was considered older peoples music that being people in their mid to late twenties, as I was 15 lol. Looking back of course the quality of their music is beyond doubt. Like Air Supply so many many behind the scenes changes that made you wonder how much turmoil went into their music?

[@user-jb1nx7kg9z]

Give The original Founding Members Of AUSTRALIAN "Little River Band" the Rights back to their Band Name with All entails in the US & Australia!!!!!

[@cheerband1]

Don't work that way🤷‍♀️

[@esthergarcia1373]

Good to know the truth about things. Get’s me a little bummed though because here I was thinking that I was seeing the original Little River Band when they came to perform in the early 2000’s in Burbank CA at the Stardust Bowl and it was a cover band instead. The songs are still memorable and beautiful. ❤

[@JesseFinkBooks]

Good explanation around the 19:00-21:00 mark. LRB (the original) is one of the best bands ever, from any country.

[@carlareyes5728]

I was fortunate to see the “Little River Band” in Lake Charles, LA in January this year. Truly enjoyed it! I did realize that I only recognized 1 band member (Wayne Nelson) but was ok with that. Never was aware of the original original founders, the rights, etc etc. I’m just guessing all this is about money. Just guessing. Regardless of who owns what name or songs, whatever; what I’m concerned about is listening to their music…the original songs because that’s what I fell in love with!!!

[@ricmig100]

Great Job Dean. Enjoyed the response. As a former DJ. I hated seeing concerts that were coming to my city with 1 or none of the original members. As you say a cover band

[@ricmig100]

Little river band- Sleeper Catcher one of my favorites.

[@shawnfielder9921]

Hey ! I grew up with LRB ‘s. Hits THEY WERE HUGE IN MY DAY !! I’m 68 Canadian guy loved the originals some of the biggest bands in the states thought they were the friggin best thing in band in the world. That includes Glenn Frey and a few others don’t have to ask me I freaking loved them and I still love them frig awesome bunch of musicians and singers. Hope you guys are healthy and still around. If not, I hope you made it to heaven and you’re singing up a storm up there.😂👍👍👍👍

[@kalesr1]

This is really good. I was aware of the connection to Australia and the original band but, had NO IDEA of what had happened and the current state. All I can say is wow. I am definitely informed now, that's for sure. Well done.

[@AlmostReady504]

Criminally underrated band. THE HARMONIES, my God. John Farnham had an INCREDIBLE voice . Other vocalists from LRB have SOOTHING voices similar to that of the fantastic and gravely missed Marty Balin

[@warrendavies4244]

Thanks for this. I come from a similar place of enjoying the music but not knowing much about the band. A very similar situation with the Guess Who in Canada. Essentially a cover band performing under the guise of a Classic Rock band. Again, great work. Thanks

[@stephendringus8183]

Classic case if you're not watching the money, watch out. That said, its crappy what Housden and Nelson have done to have audiences believe that this act was responsible for the music.

[@shirleynicolson3093]

So easy to see that they are only riding on there coat tails loved your straight forward approach and the repect you showed towards the original master's

[@nickabbott6278]

Monsoon, such a great album, such a great concert. Only time I saw LRB live.

[@kendorn5933]

Thanks for sharing this story. It upsets me every time I hear about it. More people need to know what’s going on. I can’t believe the founding members are shut out from using LRB or Little River Band. I heard The Guess Who are fighting a similar issue and found some success in US court

[@Pubhanger1]

What a great documentary and clarification of the truth. I had only recently become aware of the current cover band, I'm sorry to say, because I heard them and thought, wow what the hell happened to the uniquely beautiful harmonies and songwriting? So I set about trying to figure it all out. This is an excellent piece of discovery and music journalism. Thank you so much for posting this!!

[@TheTorkerman]

Fantastic Dean, thank you for your work on this story.

[@kevinrandall7376]

Thanks for a fantastic insight to these issues I must say I totally agree with you and as LRB were my favorite band (the originals) for some time I've wondered what happened regarding the ownership of the band name etc. Great work and appreciated so much😉

[@Valboy380]

Wow. This is a very complex history of a band we know and love. Contracts, copyrights, etc. Amazing research. They just performed at our Alaska state fair last night.

[@Gordonsmusic911]

You mean the band that masquerades as the LRB, right?

[@MackinacMi]

That was the FAKE band that performed

[@mackay4740]

Wow, you certainly did your research. Sad when business thwarts artistic talent, great musical memories etc. Thanks for your work with this, really interesting. Cheers.

[@marcusjohnson488]

Great research and a story well told. Little River Band are one of my faves and now that I live in Geelong, I often drive past the Little River Road turnoff. One day, I’d like to alter the sign so it reads Little River Band. I can see a way to get around the current mess but if I post it here, that won’t help. Thanks for supporting the original members, they deserve better than getting caught up in a whole lot of corporate bs 👍

[@surviversmiles8315]

What a disappointment. I was in college. A hit song on the local rock station. I had to have that elbum. I had not once read up on them till today April 18 2024. I am totally in shock. How can such an awesome group of people have so many problems. I am still back in 1980 and will stay there every time I play the full elbum!

[@ryankc3631]

Thank you! Finally, someone put it all together and answer so many questions.

[@joehaas6129]

Thank you. I love the real LRB and their music.

[@ccie77]

Thank you so much for this story. I had NO idea. I was fortunate to have met members of the original LRB years ago. Thanks to this outstanding piece, now I know how to find them.

[@user-qc6iy3qt3p]

Thank you

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

BSG are legends under any name. The fans know the difference in the sounds when the songs are played. They need to get back out there. Call themselves the Little Cover Band. Make fun of the situation and tear the house down with their talent. One of my favorite bands of all time.

[@gerry1620]

Great, great, great, great video!! Thanks for putting this out there.

[@Stormyday-zg7iz]

I am shocked that this happened but thanks for this informative story, I had no idea.

[@brendancarroll4624]

Awesome awesome awesome work !!

[@brudzool]

Some mighty fine content right here. Nice work!

[@valerierubendall9474]

I saw the little river band the original several times i'm seventy now and I really really love him

[@brianasimor9402]

You are a good man Dean Baldwin. You did a good thing in posting this video exposing the truth!

[@jaydee7454]

Well known fact that John Farnham was the vocalist after Glen Shorrock left the band and had a further hit with "playing to win" and toured america with the band and John was also managed by wheatly who hocked his house to get Whispering Jack recorded....

[@KLowe-of5yz]

Thank you for this video. I knew just a little about what was going on, but not the whole story. I just went to Amazon and bought the CD set Ultimate Hits as a birthday present to myself. :) Thank you again. :)

[@Kim-iv4ty]

Great documentary which says it like it is.

[@nigelphillips8269]

Thank you for voicing up about what is right 😊

[@TheeMcMas]

great band from Australia, I loved their music, they were and are being cheated out of royalties that are due to them the original members andv writers of the music, music is a cut-throat business where the true artist is always getting screwed, sad story I never knew that this had happened if I did not click on this link listening to their old original music.

[@RonG40]

I saw a video today of the current lineup, and out of curiosity, checked out their website. Based on their information, you would think the band started with Wayne Nelson in 1980. On the top of the 'About' section, the opening begins with: "The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, knew what he was saying when he dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” The current lineup of LRB takes that accolade to heart each and every time they perform." (For the record, they don't even come close.) Absolutely no mention the founding members by name. I don't begrudge Nelson making a living as a gigging musician. I think Housden was a fine guitarist. As human beings though, they give off the vibes of snake oil salesman. It's nice to know they don't own the songs, but that is cold comfort. They are playing on the public's ignorance. A damned shame. I know a certain portion of the public might not care, but I think those that are aware of the facts beforehand, might be less inclined to shell out money for a ticket. As someone stated below, it is very reminiscent of The Guess Who situation. Many years ago, I walked into a small club where they were playing. The only original member was the drummer. Excellent presentation. More people should see it.

[@ronfowlermusic]

check it again. They have a whole section detailing what happened with people coming and going.

[@davidjackson2690]

Saw them at the Indiana State Fair with the Nitty Gritty Dirt band in 1980. Maybe '81.

[@putinkhuylo]

I have my original LRB vinyl albums. I have the BSG dvd. That is where the magic lies. 🥰

[@mikepapahotel]

Outstanding... thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bobthebear1246]

Great video history of the band, Dean. You did good here.

[@ljnona]

Not a lawyer by any stretch. However, couldn't the original members simply trademark The Little River Band? And then just have the "The" super small in any ads or promos? I mean how many of us already say The Little River Band instead of Little River Band anyway?

[@robbiestewart89]

No. Because Stephen Housdin already owns the trademark to the name The Little River Band.

[@Groovin1947]

Looks very good, gonna try it tonight on catfish

[@DavidLightWill]

Great research and response...thanks for the post

[@fj5144]

Bravo!

[@professorlou]

The Little River Band will ALWAYS be the original members and the people performing under the band name will never be nothing more than a cover band

[@8978Marty]

excellent video.

[@Eddie-hn5hp]

I have a LRB tribute band called RIVER LITTLE BAND!!! WAITING FOR MY CEAST AND DESIST LETTER...

[@keithbuck8252]

Fantastic this what your doing I had no idea of the politics if this and I was a massive fan of this band. It's so unfair and I do not see it changing wgst a shame . But I loved this putting the record straight

[@logancarter2134]

It's sad the ORIGINAL writers and singers of the MUSIC that I and MILLIONS of people love are not able to perform and profit from their labors.

[@user-wg3tu9sj8f]

Well done Dean!

[@ARQWELDER]

By law in the U.S., the band can use “THE LITTLE RIVER BAND featuring Birtles, Shurrovk, & Goble” as long as they maintain the rights to their own music.

[@robbiestewart89]

No they can't unfortunately, They already tried this. Stephen Housdin filed suit against BSG in the Australian Courts. The case went all the way up to the Australian Supreme Court which ruled in favour of Housdin, blocking Birtles, Sherrock, & Goble and also any concert promoters in the US from attempting to associate themselves with the LRB name whist preforming in the US. This ruling is the main reason why any concert promoters in the US will not back BSG financially, due to the restrictions on how they could be billed as. Now, your argument would have merit if Beeb Birtles, Glenn Sherrock, and Graham Goble were US citizens as courts in the US could then intervene in the matter, but because they're not US citizens, that's why they have to obey the rulings from the Australian Court since they could be breaking the law there by going against their rulings.

[@user-xc7uy6ly2v]

I saw - what I didn’t know at the time, the new LRB in South Carolina about 14 months ago and was extremely disappointed in their performance. The music was a sub-par version of what I was used to hearing on the radio and the tight, amazing vocal harmonies that first drew me to their music back in my teens was nonexistent. I paid $50 each for tickets. What a waste.

[@dalestephens1588]

A sad and unfortunate turn of events for the original founders. I would have thought that the bands management would have made certain that the details were taken care of so that the band name rights were not just sitting there waiting to be nabbed by whomever.

[@charles19600228]

So sad that legacy of the great original members and the master pieces are forced to be shadowed under the legal consequence of the band name ownership. Let's keep finger crossed that respect for those worked hard will finally see the guiding light.

[@kevinzipperle9460]

Not knowing the backstory, I mistakenly bought tickets for the band touring as LRB in the summer of 2023. Before the concert, I contacted TicketMaster to get my money back and was refused by the group's management. I ended up canceling the credit card with the outstanding balance for the two concert tickets still unpaid. Told the credit card issuer they're accessory to theft by deception, and that's money they'll never see...

[@taylordw]

I’ve seen the Wayne Nelson tribute “Little River Band” on 4 or 5 occasions. They tour the US casino circuit. there are 2 American Indian casinos in central NY which book them often, most notably the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Vernon NY. I’ve also seen them in fort Myers Florida.IMO, their vocals are 1st rate for a tribute band. True they never mention the original 3 singer songwriters by name or Stephen Housden. I presume they are using the name under license and are paying royalties to the original songwriters. Otherwise how could Nelson continue to tour year after year without legal intervention? Nelson always recruits top shelf musicians for the band who are well rehearsed, and very good players & vocalists: drummer,keyboardist, plus 2 lead guitarists. I believe Nelson recruits them in Nashville. My wife loves all the old hits,and doesn’t mind that she’s hearing an impression of someone else’s work. If ever I hear that the songwriters aren’t being paid royalties,I will never see Wayne Nelson’s band again

[@edwardcalder4351]

They are basically A Tribute band.

[@dannyc6166]

I went on Amazon music & all the LRB songs were re-recorded with Wayne lead singer. It’s terrible!!!!

[@user-zx9cm4or2g]

Legality get in the way. So sorry for the original members🇦🇺. Manager Glen stuffed up big time.

[@jeanbota9815]

Very interesting 🧐 thank you 🙏

[@edwarddurkin5369]

LRB is the best from from the down under