Foo Fighters to McCain: Stop using song

MetalBrent · #1 10-10-2008, 02:06 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — 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.

Soul legend Sam Moore also has asked the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama to stop using “Soul Man.”

“The McCain-Palin campaign respects copyright. Accordingly, this campaign has obtained and paid for licenses from performing rights organizations, giving us permission to play millions of different songs, including `My Hero,”’ said McCain-Palin spokesman Brian Rogers.

Kid Lester · #2 10-10-2008, 02:19 PM

They better stick to Ted Nugent from here out.

SCRAPPY · #3 10-10-2008, 02:22 PM

Wango Tango Johnny??

Cat Scratch Palin??

rockmama · #4 10-10-2008, 02:24 PM

Listen UP, McCain! They fight the FOO - you don't stand a chance.

sigh. I love Dave Grohl.

Kid Lester · #5 10-10-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SCRAPPY

Wango Tango Johnny??

Cat Scratch Palin??

McCain's giving out sweet poontang!

I'm gettin' in the Palin line!

Tracy · #6 10-10-2008, 02:27 PM

ummmm.....that song is about Kurt Cobain. At this point, he's looking like the best choice for prez.

DEMOA · #7 10-10-2008, 02:41 PM

christine1 · #8 10-10-2008, 02:45 PM

I love the Foo Fighters. And I think that McCain should have had to get permission to use the song. IMO, it puts the artists in an awkward position...especially if their views are the total opposite of the person who is using it publicly. I think they should have the ultimate say if it can/cannot be used.

SCRAPPY · #9 10-10-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tracy

ummmm.....that song is about Kurt Cobain. At this point, he's looking like the best choice for prez.

I've always hated Nirvana.. Only good thing that came from them was Dave Grohl.. I DO, however, like the Foo Fighters..

DEMOA · #10 10-10-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by christine1

I love the Foo Fighters. And I think that McCain should have had to get permission to use the song. IMO, it puts the artists in an awkward position...especially if their views are the total opposite of the person who is using it publicly and I think they should have the ultimate say if it can/cannot be used.

I agree. and I also like that Sam Moore asked Obama to stop using "Soul Man."
Every election this happens..maybe the politicians should just start writing their own songs.

Tracy · #11 10-10-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DEMOA

I agree. and I also like that Sam Moore asked Obama to stop using "Soul Man."
Every election this happens..maybe the politicians should just start writing their own songs.

Geez....I don't even wanna think about a Palin original

rockmama · #12 10-10-2008, 05:55 PM

M.Opaliski · #13 10-10-2008, 07:26 PM

Anyone can use a 30 second clip of audio and avoid the royalties involved, it's no different than "Bumper" music ...