Yesterday, we shared that supermarket chain Aldi is releasing six branded cheeses based on song titles from the 80’s, including “Pour Some Gouda on Me” and “Sweet Cheddar of Mine.”
Well, today we found out that Joe Elliot of Def Leppard is NOT happy about it, threatening cease and desist orders from Def Leppard and Guns n’ Roses.
“It’s completely illegal, absolutely nothing to do with us, nothing that we’ve sanctioned or said yes too — it’s just totally unauthorized. So, what you’re gonna find now — at least us and Guns N’ Roses — are sending out cease and desist [notices] to stop them. Because, I’m thinking, ‘Oh man, if people really think that we’re doing this…’ It’s like being hacked at by a snow axe, you know. We knew nothing about it until a mate of mine said, ‘Nice. You gonna start doing wine and cheese parties now then are you?'”
So I guess my dream of a Billy Squier “Provolonely is the Night” cheese has been dashed.
