After Courtney Love departed from the band Hole, she signed a contract in 2002 giving up all rights to the groups name. So the news that Courtney was planning to release a solo album under the name came as a shock to ex-bandmate Melissa Auf der Maur.
Melissa isn’t the only one who is shocked by the news. Eric Erlandson, who co-founded the band, is also bewildered by Love’s news. The contract that Courtney signed stated that unless Erlandson was involved, she would not be able to use the name for any future ventures.
Erlandson had this to say to Spin magazine:
We have a contract. She signed a contract with me when we decided to break up the band, which was like 2002 or something, so I really don’t have a comment on it except that I know my part in that band. The way I look at it, there is no Hole without me. To put it blunt. Just on a business level.
Somebody told me (about Love’s plans) and it just sounded like something…it just sounded like the usual. I love her a lot and I wish her the best, and I’m open to discussions regarding the real Hole, and if she has a solo album together, I think that’s great. I think she should finish it and put it out and do that.
Seems typical to us, Courtney is definitely a pot stirrer.