Foo Fighters Tell McCain to Quit Using Their Song

Soon, the only songs that will be allowed at McCain rallies are Raising McCain and the theme to Rocky. I bolded the Foo Fighter's statement, which is absolutely precious.

NEW YORK—Yet another band is complaining about John McCain's use of their song to promote his campaign. This time, it's the Foo Fighters.
The rockers sent out a missive telling the Republican presidential candidate to stop using "My Hero." They said they learned it was being use through news reports.
"The saddest thing about this is that 'My Hero' was written as a celebration of the common man and his extraordinary potential," the band said in a statement. "To have it appropriated without our knowledge and used in a manner that perverts the original sentiment of the lyric just tarnishes the song."
The band noted it's not the first time McCain has been told to stop using a song. John Mellencamp, Heart and Jackson Browne have also complained—Browne even filed a lawsuit.

McCain Sued for Running on Empty

Jackson Browne, who wrote the song "Running on Empty" sued the McCain camp and the Ohio republicans for using his song (in an ad slamming Obama) without permission.

AP: Jackson Browne doesn't want John McCain running on anything fueled by his lyrics.

The singer-songwriter sued McCain and the Ohio and national Republican committees in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on Thursday, accusing them of using his song "Running on Empty" without his permission.

The lawsuit claims the song's use was an infringement of his copyright and will lead people to conclude he endorses McCain. The suit says Browne is a lifelong liberal who is as well-known for his music as for being "an advocate for social and environmental justice."

The advertisement mocks Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's contention that if U.S. drivers got regular tuneups and drove on properly inflated tires, they could save the same amount of oil that would be gained by offshore drilling. According to the suit, "Running on Empty" plays in the background of the ad criticizing the remarks.

Apparently, ABBA, who McCain loves and defends also asked McCain not to use their music. Soon all he'll have left is John Rich of Big and Rich (his partner supports Obama).

The suit notes that other musicians, including ABBA and John Cougar Mellencamp, have asked McCain to stop using their work.

Browne's attorney, Lawrence Iser, called the ad's use of the song "reprehensible."

The 59-year-old singer claims his reputation has already been damaged and is seeking more than $75,000 in damages.

Browne released "Running on Empty" — the song and an album by the same name — in 1977. According to the lawsuit, the album has sold more than 7 million copies.

Obama Rally in Indiana Tonight with John Mellencamp

Join Barack and Michelle Obama at a rally in Evansville on Tuesday, April 22nd.
this may be streamed on cnn.com or try cspan.
Rally with Barack and Michelle Obama
with special guest performance by John Mellencamp
Roberts Municipal Stadium
2600 Division St.
Evansville, IN 47711

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Doors Open: 7:30 p.m. CDT

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For security reasons, do not bring bags and limit personal items. No signs or banners are permitted.