Wife Beater Sues John McCain
Just wondering here … But do you think Republican politicians can NOW start suing rock musicians/artists for using their names/images in their music and videos???
Could boost Pres. Bush’s post-presidential retirement pay.
Fairness Doctrine …???
LOS ANGELES - 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.
Robert Bennett, chairman of the Ohio party, said the ad was pulled when Browne objected. He called the lawsuit a “big to-do about nothing.”
McCain spokesman Brian Rogers disavowed the ad, saying it wasn’t a product of the Republican presidential candidate’s campaign.
Browne’s lawsuit contends the Ohio Republican party released the ad on behalf of McCain and the RNC. The RNC did not return a phone call seeking comment.
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.
Browne’s financial success has aided Democratic candidates over the years. Campaign finance records show he contributed $2,300 to Obama’s presidential campaign last year and $2,000 to the Illinois senator’s campaign coffers in 2004.
(AP)
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August 15th, 2008 at 8:41 pmUnless a piece of music is “public domain”, it cannot be reproduced in any way UNLESS the copyright owner gives his/her express, written permission to use it.
Personally, I think McCain made a bad decision even considering that punk-ass-bitch’s music anyway.
Hey, here’s an idea. Go ask a patriot if you can use his/her music in your next commercial. Chances are real good that they’ll let you use it pro-bono. And a byproduct of someone like Lee Greenwood’s music would have a more positive effect on the people you really need to reach.
August 15th, 2008 at 8:43 pm“The suit notes that other musicians, including ABBA and John Cougar Mellencamp, have asked McCain to stop using their work.”
But that’s not good enough for Jackson Browne. Don’t ask them to stop, call a lawyer. POS!
August 15th, 2008 at 8:44 pmYou mean he stopped beating Daryl Hannah long enough to file suit? Ooops, he sued the wrong party–the RNC and McCain aren’t responsible.
August 15th, 2008 at 8:49 pmVery good point, drill!
August 15th, 2008 at 9:10 pmwhat a loser. suing John McCain for using his music. i would think of it as an honor that he was using my music in an ad. I mean he is running for President of the United States.
August 15th, 2008 at 10:17 pmBrowne always was a faggot and I never have liked his music, this just confirms everything.
August 15th, 2008 at 10:45 pmJohn McCain can use anything I got!
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….lunch at the White House or a gin and tonic on Air Force One would be nice though.
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August 15th, 2008 at 11:54 pmIs that all your own work? Git Some is just too short. That song should be 5 minutes long with plenty of guitar break…nice.
August 16th, 2008 at 5:43 amThe wife beater can sue all he wants he need some press coverage with a failing career. John McCain on the other hand is still going to win this fall.
August 16th, 2008 at 5:55 amWhy don’t these campaigns have someone compose a song? They can then sell it and make some money.
I’m sure there are some composers who would be happy to write a campaign theme song for McCain.
Why play some song by some left wing nut like Jackson Browne anyway?
August 16th, 2008 at 6:14 amThis clown Browne is the same fuk who used to beat the crap out of Daryl Hannah. A real man, eh?
August 16th, 2008 at 6:33 amTry to contact the McCain people!
August 16th, 2008 at 7:44 amI saw Jackson Browne several times in the 70s/80s when I leaned left in my ignorant youth. He was a huge heroin addict back then. He was freakish anti-nuke, anti-war protester. Now he is a green Hollywood freak. I am not surprised by this at all.
Who is picking out McCain’s music? There are tons of musicians with a positive message on the country side who would be glad to lend their support to the right. Seems to me they could do much better than Jackson Browne. “Running on Empty” is not exactly a positive song - It is about a burned out musician with no future and no hope. Jackson always wrote about himself.
August 16th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Jarhead and Sierra - Thanks! Jar, ¨Get Some¨ is supposed to be rather short, like a theme - I wrote it as a submission to a TV series put together by some guy named Dollard.
August 16th, 2008 at 7:55 am