Crossroads: Jack Butler vs. Eugene Martone

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Does anyone know why the producers of the movie Crossroads would have covered the Jackson logo on Steve Vai's guitar, but not the Fender logo on Ralph's Fender Telecaster? If it's a matter of licensing, wouldn't Jackson have wanted the free exposure?
 
TANSTAAFL.

Having your company's logo in a high-profile high-visibility spot like that in a movie is worth dollars. If Charvel/Jackson weren't paying Vai or weren't paying the producers, why should they get that space for free?

Doesn't matter what you think of Vai's playing, you can't deny he's a shrewd businessman.
 
shgshg":r20cegan said:
TANSTAAFL.

Having your company's logo in a high-profile high-visibility spot like that in a movie is worth dollars. If Charvel/Jackson weren't paying Vai or weren't paying the producers, why should they get that space for free?

Doesn't matter what you think of Vai's playing, you can't deny he's a shrewd businessman.
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TINSTAAFL

Because "ain't" ain't a word so I ain't gunna say it! :lol: :LOL:
 
I seem to recall the first time the music was transcribed in Guitar School mag, they mentioned something about it being an association with Michael Jackson was why it was covered up. (even though he obviously has nothing to do with it)
 
Always the dollars... :lol: :LOL:

To see that beautiful red sparkle Jackson slamming the floor... :doh: A kit copy maybe?
 
snowdog":7bqi1ava said:
I seem to recall the first time the music was transcribed in Guitar School mag, they mentioned something about it being an association with Michael Jackson was why it was covered up. (even though he obviously has nothing to do with it)
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That's exactly what Vai stated at the time. He said that it was filmed at the height of MJ's popularity and they didn't want to create any confusion or questions seeing as it is a very bold and noticeable logo from what was essentially a little known brand at the time (unlike Fender is all regards).
 
rupe":3iwhpmno said:
snowdog":3iwhpmno said:
I seem to recall the first time the music was transcribed in Guitar School mag, they mentioned something about it being an association with Michael Jackson was why it was covered up. (even though he obviously has nothing to do with it)
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That's exactly what Vai stated at the time. He said that it was filmed at the height of MJ's popularity and they didn't want to create any confusion or questions seeing as it is a very bold and noticeable logo from what was essentially a little known brand at the time (unlike Fender is all regards).
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This is the story I have read also, way back. Plus, there was media stories at the time that MJ was a "devil worshipper" and they didn't want to fuel it given the context of that particular movie scene.
 
Copied some pics of the 'Jack Butler' Jackson off the JCF forum... :inlove:




Question: Do these display instruments still belong to the original owners? I can't imagine that anyone would just give their gear to a glorified liquor bar... :scared:
 
My guess is that the guitar belonged to the movie production company? At any rate, I recall that Vai didn't particulary bond with this guitar, and it was not used to record the soundtrack. And of course, he cracked the body when he threw it to the ground.
 
JackTripper":3nkqpysu said:
...he cracked the body when he threw it to the ground.
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Humiliated by a nerd and his Telecaster... :lol: :LOL:
 
jerrydyer":3jx62o40 said:
there are no brands in hell
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Actually, I think it's probably the reverse. No worldly goods and such...
 
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