Nike issues statement about Minor Threat artwork

Nike Skateboarding responded today to a request made by Punknews.org regarding the earlier stories about the use of Minor Threat-styled imagery in advertising for the Major Threat tour.
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June 27,
2005
To Minor
Threat, Dischord Records and fans of both
Re: Major Threat East
Coast Tour Poster

Nike Skateboarding sincerely apologizes for the creation of a tour
poster inspired by Minor Threat's album cover. Despite rumors being
circulated, Wieden & Kennedy and Odopod had nothing to do with the creation
of this tour poster and should not be held accountable. To set the record straight, Nike
Skateboarding's "Major Threat" Tour poster was designed, executed and
promoted by skateboarders, for skateboarders. All of the Nike
employees responsible for the creation of the tour flyer are fans of both Minor Threat and Dischord
records and have nothing but respect for both.

Minor Threat's music and
iconographic album cover have been an inspiration to countless skateboarders
since the album came out in 1984. And for the members of the Nike Skateboarding
staff, this is no different. Because of the album's
strong imagery and because our East Coast tour ends in Washington DC, we felt
that it was a perfect fit. This was a poor judgment call and should not have
been executed without consulting Minor Threat and Dischord Records.

We apologize for any problems this
may have caused, and want to make very clear that we have no
relationship with the members of Minor Threat, Dischord Records and they have
not endorsed our products.

Every effort has been made to remove and dispose of all flyers (both
print and digital). Again, Nike Skateboarding sincerely apologizes to Minor
Threat and Dischord Records.

Sincerely,
Nike Skateboarding