Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine is suing Activision over his appearance in Band Hero, claiming he did not agree to be portrayed the way he is in the game. Adam, sorry to break it to you, but you actually do sound like that!

His suit closely resembles that of Gwen Stefani, as he argues that he only agreed to sing his own song, "She Will Be Loved" and was unaware that he could be made to sing any other song that appeared in the lame spin-off. He seems particularly annoyed that he wasn't consulted about singing songs with female vocals, arguing that other artists were. He's not a Spice Girls fan, I take it.

Of course, it wouldn't be a music industry suit without money coming into play. Levine alleges that other musicians were paid more money than him to appear in the game -- probably because they are other musicians and he is Adam Levine. His full charges consist of fraudulent inducement, breach of contract, violation of the common-law right of publicity, and unfair business acts or practices.

I like one Maroon 5 song in the world and it's not in Band Hero. I should sue 'em for that.

Maroon 5 Frontman Sues Activision Over Band Hero Use  [Gamasutra]

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Namodacranks

Late Levine is late.

Tristrix

You bring up an interesting point, Jim. If you like one song by a particular band, do you still get to say that you hate that band in general?

tuoman

Im all for lawsuits against Activision but this is such a childish thing to sue over. Big deal, your avatar is singing better songs than the ones you've written.

VicYoungblood

Ohh, that crazy Adam Levine. The world just wouldn't be as entertaining without his douchetacular antics.

NickCull

I guess that X-Factor paycheck ain't doing it for ya there, Adam? Hell, if not for his image being used for other songs, would anyone even know he was in the game? Not like they'll be using him for freaking Maroon 5 songs.

Chris Carter

I liked him until I saw him on The Voice, and realized he was a giant tool. This just affirms that.

NickCull

WHOOPS! The Voice not X-Factor! Derp!

StickfighterTV

God, it's articles like these that remind me of why I love you, Jim.

Snorbuckle

Maroon 5 is great and Levine is a fantastic singer.

KingSigy

How come all these artists are suing Activision nearly 2 years after the game came out? Did they not see the game they were in? Are they desperate for money? Something tells me it's the latter.

Sir Legendhead

~ I don't mind spending everyday
In a courtroom trying to get paa-id ~

Sexualchocolate

What. A. Fag.

charlie von chaingun

This guy is such an enormous bag of douche, that I'm actually siding with Activision. These are dark days indeed...

TEAM KOTICK

tehTommy

Sounds like the cocai... er, nose candy bucket is running dry for this one lot.

Perfidious Sinn

Didn't he read the contract? I'm pretty sure it says "you will be appearing in a shitty game" somewhere on there.

Epic-Kx

WHY CAN'T YOU BE LIKE KEN? HE'S OUT THERE MAKING MULTI-MILLION VIDEOGAMES AND YOU'RE JUST SUCKING.



Ken Levine and Adam are brothers, right?

wickedsickzombie

He should write a song called "Two years, too late".

Char Aznable

I would love to get the Eternal Sunshine treatment and just erase all memory of Maroon 5 from my brain. Also, Nickleback and Three Doors Down.

Stahlbrand

Is this a new suit? Because, what, was he too busy to call a lawyer when everybody else was suing Activision/Neversoft?

arkane9

Oh no, I have so much money and now I'm going to sue someone because it looks like I'm singing other songs than my own in a game.

Oh boo hoo, Adam Levine, you troll.

Isay Isay

What a maroon

geezyj

Good, maybe this is the start of getting rid of the biggest cancer in the gaming industry

Chad Almasy

Must be hard up for cash. Activision should counter suit him for not reading over his contract more carefully.

KtMack23

As if I needed another reason to hate Maroon 5

Dhaos

Never herd of him or his band. but he is clearly a douche

josmeister

Fuck you Isay Isay, that was my joke. I never would have thought about Buggs Bunny though, so you win.

JetSetRadioForever

Does anyone even care or even know who Maroon 5 is anymore? Were they like Coldplay? If they were, that's all I would need to know they sucked.

Handy

@ Isay Isay

That joke was destttthpicable!

Isay Isay

@Handy & josmeister

Ain't I a stinker?

renslo

@Isay Isay-
bravo sir for that perfect bugs reference.

MuddBstrd

Rabbit season!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J_lD8DRfAug/TXOl9XXot-I/AAAAAAAAAAM/agnZE-LYVII/s1600/Rabbit-fire-1951-2.jpg

MuddBstrd

Rabbit season!

njsykora

He's also an ugly git. Doubt he can sue for that though.

Also this thread = Comments of the Week.

Char Aznable

God, I love you guys so much.

fifty2ford

So his failed band stopped making money and he decides this is the best way about going to get paided... typical 1 (maybe 2, mainstream) hit wonder.

Blackened Beans

Someone should sue the Maroon 5 frontman for Maroon 5.

Sæglópur

This guy's the ultimate prick.

Sæglópur

This guy's the ultimate prick.

MyCoolWhiteLies

Wow, he's late. Also, aside from him not agreeing to sing other songs, his arguments seem pretty thin. He was paid less than other artists? Should have worked out that contract better. Isn't that par for the course? It's not like all actors in a movie get paid the same.

Shane86

And what song would that be Jim?

enteringoblivion

He must really need some money. That game came out awhile ago.

Broccoli

thats what you get for selling out your fame without paying attention. I wouldn't give this douche another dime.

ZeniGeva

Th-th-th-th-th-th-th-that's all folks!

AceFlibble

More like MORON 5, m i rite?

RaccoonBrigade

It's amazing what a studio can du to cover up such a shit voice.

And Jim.... Is that song "Won't Go Home Without You"?

seamonkey420

i say any press or cameo is better than no cameo/press eh? hell, they can put me in as a character and i'd be all for it. don't artists/musicians like exposure? plus, what negatives are there of being in video game as a character? i say he should STFU and go cry in the corner

BoomingEchoes

"Levine alleges that other musicians were paid more money than him to appear in the game"

Only thing I can say is this: Get a better fucking agent.

I like Adam, seems like a cool guy and all, but the points of his suit really make him out to be a real man-child. This is all Pee-pee poo-poo crap that needs to stay in the schoolyard.

Its awesome though that he pulls this shit almost 2 years or so later AFTER his image is all over a popular TV show. Good job.

Henriquegds

douche