Gipsy Kings Issue Cease & Desist To Aussie Promoter Regarding Former Band Member

Legendary French act Gipsy Kings have issued a cease and desist letter to the Australia promoter regarding an upcoming tour by one of its former members.

Andre Reyes, who is set tour the country this May, has been billed as "The Gipsy Kings by Andre Reyes". However, management for the Gipsy Kings have advised Big Deal Touring that Reyes left the group in 2014. 

"A cease and desist notice was issued against the Australian promoter by attorneys acting for the Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Balliardo, as well as the ticket agencies selling the shows," a statement issued today by Bluesfest Touring, who rep Gispy Kings, reads.

"The major concern was that fans of the Gipsy Kings will be disappointed when they attend the Andre Reyes concerts coming in May and find the artists singing the lead vocals and playing lead guitar are NOT the ones who have toured Australia a number of times and sing lead and play lead guitar on the Gipsy Kings recordings.

"An agreement has now been made that the billing for the performance will be 'Andre Reyes formerly of the Gipsy Kings' and all ticketholders will be advised.

"Meanwhile the Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Balliardo would like to assure their fans that they intend to tour Australia soon, and thank them for their support."