Former Taxiride frontman Jason Singh has revealed big news about the future of the ’90s Australian rockers after a bitter legal dispute with his former bandmates.
In the years-long legal dispute, he accused his bandmates Dan Hall, Tim Wild and Tim Watson of failing to inform him that the group would re-register their trademark in 2021.
The singer, 50, has revealed that the band will continue, but in two different forms.
On Facebook, Jason revealed that he had won his trademark opposition in February this year and that both parties had reached an amicable solution.
“In February I successfully won my trademark opposition to use of the name Taxiride,” he wrote.
“Since then we have finally found a solution that is fair to both parties: the dual use of the name Taxiride.”
Jason continued: “Starting today there will be 2 different versions of Taxiride: TAXIRIDE with Jason Singh and TAXIRIDE with 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 think it can still be and now is my chance to follow that instinct,” he explained.
“Taxiride can’t be Taxiride without the original members who made it famous,” he added.
‘The sound you all fell in love with and should never be promoted as Taxiride without those people. That’s where the magic was.’
The singer, 50, has revealed the band will continue, in two forms, after becoming caught up 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 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 am challenging this to ensure that what is right and fair happens: that the trademark is re-registered in the names of the rightful owners: Jason Singh, Dan Hall, Tim Wild and Tim Watson.”
“This challenge, which represents a great cost to me, has already been underway for more than a year,” he added.
According to a search on IP Australia, the band name Taxiride was submitted for registration on 20 October 2021 and objected by Singh on 21 March 2022.
Taking to Facebook this week, Jason revealed to fans the years-long legal fight, in which he accused his bandmates Dan Hall, Tim Wild and Tim Watson of failing to inform him about the band’s new trademark registration in 2021.
“In February I successfully won my trademark opposition over the use of the name Taxiride,” he wrote. “Since then we have finally found a solution that is fair to both parties: the dual use of the name Taxiride.”
In response, Jason’s former bandmates issued a statement to the Herald Sun, saying that no member should control the direction of the band.
Jason Singh was asked to perform with Taxiride last October (2021). Taxiride has always been a collective with multiple singers. “No member should be allowed to control the future of the band,” the statement said.
‘We wanted to tour our songs where we all contribute and that’s exactly what we’re doing. In the past, the band changed lineups without attracting much attention.
“The current lineup features the main songwriter, two founding members and the rhythm section who have been with the band for 25 years.”
‘As for the brand, we cannot comment on any legal matters. Suffice it to say that we believe we are acting in the best interest of the brand as a whole. We wish Jason luck in his future endeavors.”
Taxiride was responsible for two consecutive #1 platinum-selling albums on 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 #1 platinum-selling albums on Imaginate and Garage Mahal. The band has had nine top 40 singles, including the ARIA Award-winning Get Set.