My Chemical Romance Agree to Drop Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders-Inspired Costumes After Legal Dispute
The staged shootout can stay, but MCR will need a new look for the dancers at their final Hollywood Bowl dates. My Chemical Romance Agree to Drop Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders-Inspired Costumes After Legal Dispute Alex Krinsky
My Chemical Romance have temporarily halted their live performances of The Black Parade due to pressure from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The band was planning a staged shootout at the Hollywood Bowl involving faux cheerleaders that took place on both Wednesday and Thursday, but the cheerleaders' representative, Pro Silver Star Ltd., filed a restraining order and injunction against the band.
The lawsuit claimed the performance could mislead the public into thinking the cheerleaders endorsed the show. Despite this, My Chemical Romance did not ignore the legal action and have now agreed to cease using Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader imitations in their concerts. This unexpected decision comes despite legal experts suggesting the parody might be protected under the First Amendment.
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