Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1998
Alpert and Moss lawsuit against PolyGram
Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss sued PolyGram alleging breach of the agreement protecting A&M's identity and treatment after the acquisition. The dispute ended in a settlement reported as an additional $200 million payment.
1977
Sex Pistols signing and rapid termination
A&M staged a signing ceremony with the Sex Pistols outside Buckingham Palace after the band had left EMI. Although the agreement had been made shortly beforehand, A&M terminated the relationship within approximately a week.