We wholeheartedly supported Bud, Eric and the many talented members of the Sublime posse that formed the Long Beach Dub All-Stars, soon after Brad's death, to honor him through their original recordings, live performances and Sublime music until they disbanded in 2001.
It was Brad's expressed intention that no one use the name Sublime in any group that did not include him, and Brad even registered the trademark "Sublime" under his own name.Īs Brad's heirs, and with the support of his entire family, we only want to respect his wishes and therefore have not consented to Bud and Eric calling their new project "Sublime." We have always supported Bud and Eric's musical endeavors and their desire to continue to play Sublime's music. It was recently announced that Sublime bassist Eric Wilson and Sublime drummer Floyd "Bud" Gaugh are "reuniting" and teaming with singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez in a band they intend to call "Sublime." Prior to his untimely passing, both Bud and Eric acknowledged that Brad Nowell was the sole owner of the name Sublime. According to Nowell's estate, however, this goes against everything the late singer intended when he registered the name Sublime as a trademark.Īs Rolling Stone points out, Nowell's family released the following statement: Understanding the obvious implications of calling it "Sublime," Wilson and Gaugh have described the shows as a "celebration," not a reunion. At this point, the new version of Sublime have only recently began to play a few live shows.
SUBLIME BAND MEMBERS FULL
Nearly a full year ago, the rumours were buzzing around that Eric Wilson and Floyd "Bud" Gaugh, the rhythm section of Sublime, would be bringing together their ska punk trio with a new front-man to replace founding member Brad Nowell, who passed away in 1996.
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