There is hope for the band, though...Because of extensive problems with such things as fake performing groups like the Drifters,Shirelles and managers and companies that trademark and therefore own the name, there has been a Bill proposed before Congress called the Truth In Rock Act of 1999...
This Bill, if passed, will allow ANY original musician associated with a famous group name to use that name, regardless of who owns the trademark
Here's an article about a recent very important decision that will have a major effect in passing this Bill....And another early news story when the Bill was first introduced