My Chemical Romance Waves White Flag in Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Flap: ‘Agreement Reached’
The rock band agreed to stop using costumes resembling the iconic cheer squad’s uniforms in a skit featuring backup dancers at its Hollywood Bowl shows
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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