Is it that hard to consider that maybe promoters AND band are to blame?
There is a huge difference between David Knopfler of Dire Straits or Dire Straits' founder John Illsley and DIRE STRAITS legacy, don't you think?
Come on, interviews have been posted here. The TV host announces them as Dire Straits and they never deny or correct it. They know what's going on, they are part of the problem. If they really wanted to avoid any misleading promotion they wouldn't have adopted the band name they 'chose'.
Regarding their album, its quality is irrelevant in the given context. I particulary liked it despite the atrocious vocals. Of course Mark's songs are far superior, the difference is huge, and the tune Peter mentioned is the worst one in my opinion. And if that's so good with so much effort and passion invested in it why not tour promoting it under the name Legacy instead of acting like scavengers? Make no mistake, they know what they are doing and they know people are being fooled.
If that's ok or not it depends on a number of things I won't list here. To me they are just 'shadows passing through'.
And last but not least, it's Mark's fault as well. If he hadn't ignored South America for so long people would know this band is a fraud. But since he doesn't seem to care about us I don't think he will mind what Alan and his gang are doing. At least he shouldn't.