Some perversion of IP law, but then most IP law is perverse and it is one of the fields of law that could really use a "global statute".
Don't think DP mind it too much, they pay into their own pockets and they tour Russia too often to really make this an issue.
Calling them an American band is forgiveable, after all Steve Morse, their lead guitarist, stems from the former colonies and DP were always larger and more appreciated in the US and Europe than on the Limey Isle which thought them uncool and preferred chasing fashions. Plus, in 1973 they were the top album seller in the US and Smoke on the Water was close to becoming the US National Anthem ("The Pilgrims came to Plymouth, on the Noth Atlantic shoreline ...").
I didn't believe I would ever see the day that Dave would start a post on DP where information content surpasses derision! 
Dave, are you alright?!
Do you feel you need to make amends or something? All is forgiven, if not forgotten ("stadium rock", "hopefully, I never have to hear the 12 minute version of Getting Tighter again ...").
