In late 1976, after legal threats from Tupperware trademark owners

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In late 1976, after legal threats from Tupperware trademark owners, the band’s name was changed to the Screamers. Tomata, Tommy, and Rio migrated to Los Angeles , leaving the other band members behind. Shortly after arriving in Los Angeles , Rio de Janeiro left the band due to creative differences and they added David Brown and drummer K. K. Barrett . Brown soon left to found the seminal punk label Dangerhouse Records ; he was replaced by Paul Roessler .