There was an “Empire Records” from back in the 1950’s as well. Here’s a link that shows some of the labels on 45RPM singles.
http://www.colorradio.com/youngsters.html
And wasn’t there a movie called “empire records”? Was it about that actual company?
I’d like to think the REAL music company that has existed for many years would prevail over the new FICTITIOUS company.
Maybe the real co. should have sued Fox first.
And I LOVE that show, so, spoken as a fan.