Elway shows Elway who’s the man!

John Elway, the Denver Broncos’ vice president and a Hall of Fame quarter back, was informed recently that a Fort Collins, Colorado based punk rock band have been performing as the band “Elway”, and he’s not happy about it. John Elway had his lawyer issue a letter to the band asking them to stop performing using the name “Elway”.

The band stood up to the NFL legend and released this statement:

“We have no intention of changing the name again. We love the name, regardless of what connotations are inferred by the listener. Surely, if the Dead Kennedys could become one of punk’s most popular bands without incurring litigation, Elway can keep their moniker and continue making so-so music for our dozens of fans to enjoy”

Just to clarify, do I really need to go down the freedom of speech line here? Especially over Memorial Day weekend! I’ve heard that John Elway was arrogant, but this arrogant? Did John Elway know before issuing the letter if any of the band members knew another cat named Elway? Should all parents, fans of the former quarterback, and/or residents of Colorado not be allowed to name their children John without his express written consent? Is Elway a copy written name? Does John Elway have a techno band that performs high school graduations on the weekend called “Elway”? Is John Elway the only Elway on the planet? I guess to him he’s the only important one.

I wish the band would’ve changed their name, but changed their band name to “John Elway Sucks”. I hope the band can milk this free advertising for all that its worth. 

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