Former Taxiride frontman Jason Singh has revealed big news about the future of the ’90s Aussie rockers following a bitter legal dispute with his former bandmates.
The years-long legal battle saw him accuse band members Dan Hall, Tim Wild and Tim Watson of failing to inform him that the group would re-register his trademark in 2021.
The 50-year-old singer has revealed that the band will continue, but in two different forms.
Taking to Facebook, Jason revealed that he had won his trademark opposition in February this year and that both parties had reached an out-of-court settlement.
“In February, I successfully won my trademark opposition to the use of the name Taxiride,” he wrote.
‘Since then, we have finally found a solution that is fair to both parties: and that is double use of the name Taxiride.’
Jason continued, “As of today, there are 2 different versions of Taxiride: TAXIRIDE ft. Jason Singh and TAXIRIDE ft. Tim Watson and Tim Wild and/or with Sean McLeod, Andy McIvor and Ripley Smith.’
Former Taxiride frontman Jason Singh has revealed big news about the future of the ’90s Australian rockers
He added that the decision would allow him to realize his vision for the band he co-founded in 1997.
“I’ve always had a very different vision of what Taxiride was and what I believe it can still be, and now is my chance to follow that instinct,” he explained.
“Taxiride couldn’t be Taxiride without the original members who made it famous in the first place,” he added.
“The sound you all fell in love with, and without those people it should never be promoted as Taxiride. That’s where the magic was.”
The 50-year-old singer has revealed the band will continue in two forms after being embroiled in a bitter legal dispute with former bandmates. Pictured from left: Tim Wild, Tim Watson, Daniel Hall and Jason Singh
Jason lashed out in an Instagram post on Thursday after it was announced that the ARIA award-winning band would be performing a series of shows and promotional events without him.
“In October 2021, Tim Watson and Tim Wild decided to… re-register the expired Taxiride trademark WITHOUT ME,” he wrote at the time.
“I challenge this to ensure that what is right and fair is done – that the trademark is re-registered to the names of its rightful owners: Jason Singh, Dan Hall, Tim Wild and Tim Watson.”
“This challenge, which is costing me a lot, has been going on for more than a year now,” he added.
According to a search on IP Australia, the band name Taxiride was submitted for registration on October 20, 2021, and was opposed by Singh on March 21, 2022.
On Facebook this week, Jason revealed to fans that the years-long legal battle has seen him accuse bandmates Dan Hall, Tim Wild and Tim Watson of failing to inform him that the band would be re-registering his trademark in 2021.
“In February, I successfully won my trademark opposition to the use of the name Taxiride,” he wrote. “Since then, we have finally come up with a solution that is fair for both parties: and that is double use of the name Taxiride”
In response, Jason’s former bandmates released a statement to the Herald Sun, saying that no single member should determine the band’s direction.
‘Jason Singh was asked to perform with Taxiride last October (2021). Taxiride has always been a collective with multiple singers. No member should determine the future of the band,” the statement said.
‘We wanted to tour our songs that we all contributed to and that’s exactly what we’re doing. In the past, the band has changed lineups with barely a hint.
“The current lineup consists of the main songwriter, two founding members and the rhythm section who have been with the band for 25 years.”
‘Regarding the trademark, we cannot comment on legal issues. Suffice to say, we believe we are acting in the best interests of the brand as a whole. We wish Jason the best of luck in his future endeavors.”
Taxiride was responsible for two consecutive number one platinum selling albums in Imaginate and Garage Mahal.
The band has had nine top 40 singles, including the ARIA award-winning Get Set.
Taxiride was responsible for two consecutive number one platinum selling albums in Imaginate and Garage Mahal. The band has had nine top 40 singles, including the ARIA award-winning Get Set