.

Dr Martens Kill Tasteless Ads


05/25/07
.
(punkbands) Remember the Dr. Martens story where they were using images of famous dead rock icons to promote their shoes? The company have pulled the campaign and fired the agency responsible for the "Rockers In Heaven" Ads.

In an official statement from David Suddens, CEO of Airwair Ltd, reads: Dr. Martens regrets the use of unauthorized images. Dr Martens is very sorry for any offense that has been caused by the publication of images showing dead rock icons wearing Dr Martens boots.

Dr Martens did not commission the work as it runs counter to our current marketing activities based on FREEDM, which is dedicated to nurturing grass roots creativity and supporting emerging talent.[see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

Click here to read Today's full Day in Rock report

Related News for Nirvana

Preview and Purchase Nirvana music



Latest Day in Rock Stories
Becoming Led Zeppelin Hitting Movie Theaters On Valentine's Day

Sammy Hagar Shares Video For Van Halen Classic From The Best Of All Worlds Tour

Jason Bonham Leads The Lineup For Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II

REO Speedwagon Play Their Final Show

Axl Rose Helped Billy Joel Close Out His Madison Square Garden Residency (2024 In Review)

Joe Bonamassa Sounded Off On The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame (2024 In Review)

Slash Shares Heartfelt Tribute To His Late Stepdaughter (2024 In Review)

David Lee Roth's Cover Of 'Baker Street' Got A Video (2024 In Review)

Eric Clapton Shared Emotional Tribute To John Mayall (2024 In Review)

Heart Reflected On Epic Performance Of Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway To Heaven' (2024 In Review)

AC/DC In The Studio For 'Highway To Hell' 45th Anniversary (2024 In Review)

Carrie Underwood And Papa Roach Teamed Up (2024 In Review)



.