However, Epic refused to release the disc unless the band changed their name to 'The Wives'. The Wives had seen no promotion on the western leg of their 1979 tour and asked to be released from their deal with Epic Records citing breach of contract. Ready Records were quick to pick up the newsworthy band and let them return the 'Battered' to their names for their 1980 album 'Live On Mothers' Day'. He was last seen riding off into the razorland sunset. With notes from Larry Klassen, Patrick Mooney, and Peter Burnside.
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