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Rolling Stone magazine has escaped legal hot water for slapping famous cover images of musicians on t-shirts, tote bags and other merchandise.
In recent years, the media has struggled to figure out business models to counter slipping ad sales, so the bible of rock culture decided it would be a good idea to hawk merchandise like the Nirvana t-shirt pictured.
One problem: Live Nation, F.E.A. Merchandising and Bravado International Group Merchandising Services have exclusive licensing deals with musicians for the rights to sell merchandise.
Last October, the plaintiffs sued the Wenner Media publication.
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