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Live Frontman Ed Kowalczyk Faces Legal Battle Over Band Name

2/24/2026

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Ed Kowalczyk, frontman of the band Live, tours Canada under the name +LIVE+ amid a dispute over the Live name.
Former Live members issued a cease and desist letter claiming Kowalczyk does not own the band's name.
The dispute dates to 2008, when Kowalczyk left to pursue a solo career.
Kowalczyk's representatives say he remains the band's frontman and will address the matter in court.

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Ed Kowalczyk, frontman of the band Live, tours Canada under the name +LIVE+ amid a dispute over the Live name.
Former Live members issued a cease and desist letter claiming Kowalczyk does not own the band's name.
The dispute dates to 2008, when Kowalczyk left to pursue a solo career.
Kowalczyk's representatives say he remains the band's frontman and will address the matter in court.