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Rock star Jon Bon Jovi sings “It’s My Life,” but he may want to consider a change in those lyrics to “It’s My Song.” Bon Jovi is the latest of a long line of famous musicians this year to cry foul over the unauthorized use of his music by the presidential campaign of Republican candidate John McCain. ... read more |
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This time it’s the ‘90s hit, “My Hero,” which the McCain posse has been using during rallies without the band’s permission. The Foo Fighters have expressed discontent (read: flipped out righteously) at the campaign’s misuse of the song, as well as the campaign’s history of failing to get artists’ permission in general ... read more |
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2008 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee John Mellencamp will be featured next Tuesday, September 23rd on an all new special for A&E’s Bio Channel. “Back Where We Started” takes a look at Mellencamp’s Indiana roots (hence the title), and will also feature an exclusive intimate concert at the historic Crump Theater in Columbus Indiana ... read more |
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First it was John Mellencamp and Jackson Browne. Now, Heart have joined the growing ranks of rock stars crying foul over the unauthorized use of their music by the Republican party, and specifically by its presidential ticket. Heart claim the song "Barracuda" was used without permission by John McCain and his VP pick, Sarah "Barracuda" Palin ... read more |
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Veteran folk-rocker Jackson Browne has filed a lawsuit for copyright infringement against both the Republican National Committee and it’s candidate for president John McCain, according to a report published today by the Los Angeles Times. Browne says he is “incensed” by McCain’s use of his best known song “Running On Empty” ... read more |
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