Bon Jovi Has No Love For Sexy Sarah
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The John McCain camp is doing it again!
They're using music at their fundraisers by artists who don't even support him nor want their songs associated with him or the bulldog with lipstick.
Back in August, Jackson Browne sued after McCain's people used his song Running on Empty without his conset.
Then, in September the rock band Heart sent a cease and desist letter to the Republican campaign asking them to stop using their song Barracuda.
And, just recently the McCain camp used the Foo Fighters song, My Hero, which they didn't agree to either.
But, the most recent musician being used without permission is Bon Jovi.
The rocker is a known Barack Obama supporter. He even held a fundraising dinner in September for Obama, for $30k per person, to help out.
However, Bon Jovi's song Who Says You Can't Go Home was used during rallies held by Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin this week.
And Bon Jovi is speaking out about it.
Says the musician, "We wrote this song as a thank you to those who have supported us over the past 25 years. The song has since become a banner for our home state of New Jersey and the de facto theme song for our partnerships around the country to build homes and rebuild communities. Although we were not asked, we do not approve of their use of 'Home'."
Ouch.
What do U think? Should McCain's people stop using music by artists that don't endorse him?
[Image via WENN.]
He's a douche anyway and his music sucks.
YIPPIE!
THAT IS SO WRONG! I have to listen to all of these people's political views. THey sell music, that is what they do. So they now don't want us republicans to listen to their music? So, think about that! I guess that they would like to decide on an idividual basis who is fit to purchase their music. YEAH RIGHT! LIKE THE GREEDY ASS PIGS DON"T WANT AS MUCH MONEY AS THEY CAN GET! And then, when republicans quit listening, like the dixie chicks, we are blasted again. So are we permitted to listen to all music or NOT? YOU PICK>
SO HE DIDN'T DIE?
who the fuck cares about
has beens bon jovi????
Bon jovi is boring
This douche should be thankful anyone wants to listen to his craptastic tunes.
lol yeah!
i think is so irresponsible from mc Cains people to use songs over and over without consulting before w their OWNERS: MUSICIANS. even in high school you learn that.
over him….
Will you stop calling that ignorant half-wit "SEXY". She is nothing more than a pile of retarded mush covered up with too much tranny makeup. Those Republitards are too stupid to understand that artists who are not twangy trashy country people, HATE them. Can I suggest "SLUTTY SARAH" Perez??
If a campaign pays the money for the licensing right to play a song, than its their right to play it. Both parties. These celebrities take themselves far too seriously. It basically is them saying "I think I'm so important that my song played at this rally is going to sway voters." Sorry guys….it probably is not. If you don't want your song played, be more careful about who you sell it to.
where is everyone today?
AND LOL, HEART sent a letter. WOW, trying to stay relevant much? Any Heart fans are old enough now to be republicans too. LOL! THat would be like me sending a letter to the new owners of my old car and telling them not to drive on Thursdays. What a waste of paper and a stamp.
they suck.
who cares?
How are they getting away with this legally! Stop it, a-holes! People don't like you! Stop using their copyrighted music! I know you have to ask before you use someone's song publicly - why is it you idiots don't know that??!!
Shot through the heart and your to blame!
Re: mama of 2 – my stupid avatar won't fucking show!
I remember when this douchebag was on Larry King and talked about how obnoxious it is for stars to mix politics. Fuck him and his nasty fucking songs.
Bon Jovi is a living idol!
i don't care…i have a thing for bon jovi
Re: wanna milk me?? – slow day.
i'm gonna leave if i don'tget my avatar today!!
I heard a parody on the radio - a fake commercial for a new CD titled "All the songs McCain can't use". So funny because it showed how hypcritical and ridiculous it is for someone to say don't use my song.
They absolutely should not stop using his music. They are well entitled to use his music as long as they pay the proper licensing and royalty fees. Muscians like this make me sick to my stomach. They go on and on and on and on about how people should be treated equally and not discriminated against because of their beliefs. But the very second a republican wants to showcase their talents during a campaign, all of a sudden: You can't play our music because we don't agree with your ideology. Crap, and more crap.
SARAH P, Please stop changing the color of you lipstick—-my dog's dick is starting to look like a rainbow!
Re: LettyB – i know.
me too.
i changed it again to see.
he's fucking with us.
Re: libgirl – Hi hon…think it through if you can - with so many lawyers out there and with all the money Bon Jovi, etc has, if it WERE illegal don't you think they would stop? You're right - one of us is retarded - I guess that means it's you.
who gives a damn what Bon Jovi says anyway? He should be thankful that anyone is even playing his shit at all!!!! Everyone is getting sick of musicians, actors, and actresses spewing their nonsense coz they don't know dick about politics—-I bet they couldn't answer one middle school level question about politics!!!
First of all, Bon Jovi's music sucks. Second of all, making such a big deal about stupid things like this makes these musicians look petty and ridiculous. And, it causes them to lose fans. Like me.
i don't see what the big deal is personally.. get over it.. it's just a song.. boo hoo..
ALL candidates should ask for permission when a song is used in a commercial and other venues on tv and radio. At a rally, no, it is just music being played. Some of these musicians are getting their panties in a wad over nothing. I, and probably others do not thing that if a song is being played that the musician endorces the candidate. Some of these 'artists' should be happy their music is being played. 'my home town'-how many people think of new jersey and the homes that they help fund?
Jon Bon Sexy! yummmm
Wow - McCain just does whatever he wants without asking anybody's permission - wonder if that is any indication of how he would run things as President (if elected).
why the heck doesn't the McCain rejects get PERMISSION first ?
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They like having egg of their faces when the musicians speak-out?
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Re: Megan1 – He isn't saying he doesn't want republicans to listen to his music. He is just saying that he does not support McCain and doesn't want his song played at McCain's pep rally, especially without permission.
Why don't they use some of Daddy Yankee's music he is a big McCain supporter isn't he? Crappy music for a crappy nominee.
Re: LettyB – GOLLUM SCARES ME.
fresh!
I don't understand why they are not asking permission to use people's music anyway…..THIEF!….
if he stopped using music by artists that don't endorse him then there would be NO music !!!
dead ass silence………….. pin drop ………. heart attack
Re: LettyB – "shot thru the heart…." LMFAOOOOOOOOOO
jersey.
ONCE AGAIN YOU DUMBSHITS IT IS NOT ILLEGAL TO USE A SONG AT A GLORIFIED PEP-RALLY. WHEN YOU PAY FOR A SONG YOU ARE PAYING FOR THE RIGHT TO USE LISTEN TO THAT SONG WHEN AND WHERE YOU DAMN WELL PLEASE. USING A SONG IS NOT AN EXCLAMATION OF OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE ARTIST AND THEY NEED TO FUCKING REALIZE THAT. THEY ALSO NEED TO UNDERSTAND WE DON'T GIVE A FUCK WHO THEY ARE VOTING FOR EITHER. BY THE WAY, REPUBLICANS LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC TOO, THATS A GREAT WAY TO ALIENATE THEM. HAVE FUN WITH YOUR DWINDLING ALBUM SALES BECAUSE I SURE AS HELL WON'T BUY ANOTHER BECAUSE OF YOUR IDIOTIC LIBERAL LUNACY.
USE DaDDY Yankeeeee
MAYOR QUE YO!!!!!
For the last fucking time. It's not the candidates using it. It's the music list that the venue has paid royalties on. The candidate can chose from that list. Grow up Bon Jovi. Oh I forgot you're already ancient
What a joke, he should be glad anyone is playing his crap in the first place. Nobody cares what celebs think on politics…..if they can't relate to "Joe the plumber" then they aren't very relevent!
re SAMPSON: If he didn't want his song to be sold and played in the free market, then HE SHOULDN"T HAVE SOLD IT! He could just as easily kept it a little home lullaby and kept it to himself. INstead he SOLD IT it is now in the free market. ANYONE CAN BUY RIGHTS TO PLAY IT, ANYONE! HOW would you like it if TROJAN decided that idiots named SAMPSON couldn't buy condoms at Walmart. ONCE THEY SELL THEM, IT IS FOR THE FREE MARKET! UNLESS YOU WANT TO GO TO NAZI GERMANY, and put GIANT RED R's ON republicans chests, so that we can't have the same rights as democrats. YOU ARE STUPID SAMPSON
…and I have no love for anything to do with New Jersey (except a handful of relatives)! The state that produced Kelly Ripa…wow.
Re: hottie – I USED TO LOVE THAT SONG!!!! LOL!
Those assholes should be flattered! BIg deal… tell them to get their panties out of a bunch~ do they really feel that threatened???
YES!!!
Bone Josey is a toliet ready to be flushed. His career is over and he will do or say anything to get his name out in the public.
geezus don't they know by now that they should stop doing that
Do these asshole really believe that using their song will cause the election to go one way or another. They have the PEREZ fever, i.e. full of themselfs.
I am so tired of stars pushing their views on politics! Uhg! It's like shut up make another movie or another song! I'm sorry but Bon Jovi can not relate to me or anyone I hang with. Neither can Matt Damon or any other $$ Star$$. As for the song use in campaigns they can use what ever f***ing song they please. The singers have no legal right to fight it. So Bon Jovi shut the F**k up!
He should be using songs like, "Old Man River".
It makes it a little tough, don't you think? I mean, nearly every celebrity kook Democrat and liberal bible hater out there supports Obama. Therefore, it would be difficult to find anyone willing to support McCain. It's odd b/c most celebrities walk on the scene thanking God and then once they hit it big and they have enough money to get whatever they want, they turn their back on the very reason they ever made it that far. Just look at Jessica Simpson. Can we really afford to listen to celebrity opinion? They don't think they need God b/c they already have it all. Those of us who are still struggling to make it work should know we need Him. PLUS, THEY SHOULD REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU WHEN YOU GO! McCain would not have been my pick to run, but at least he stands for some of the things that the bible says are right. Obama lacks all of that. Plus, his minister is an avid white people hater. I don't trust him!
sorry rock stars i hate to break it to you but your shitty music is not going to win a campaign…its the issues…oh man! they are playing bon jovi! i am so gonna vote for them!!!! STFU!!!! i would only be concerned if it was like hitler playing my music at a rally hahahahah! otherwise these people need to get a life and realise its good publicity for both republicans and democrats to hear and enjoy their music…dumbasses
Re: LettyB – Re: mama of 2 – its so funny and wierd to see you 2 without an avatar just a plain palm tree LOL what if it gets stuck like that forever hahaha you just had to switch:P i liked the ones you had:P
With all these gun toting, redneck country singers, can the Republican party not find one that is willing to give their permission to use one of their songs? Boy that says a lot to me.
Hey McCain why don't you use The Andrew Sisters or Benny Goodman. That's more your speed. Sarah Palin can use Stranglehold or Cat Scratch Fever- Ted Nugent wouldn't object even though he's still alive.
I think they should All have to use original compositions only from now on, let's see whose the most creative
Jon has every right to determine what his music is used for and who uses it.
SARAH PALIN NO WAY!! Good for JBJ for not wanting to be associated with her.
wheres the RIAA now!?!?! bitches
Re: Wrenn – i love your avatar lol so funny!!!
How pathetic is it that Republicans are such a bunch of uncreative motherfuckers that they have to hijack music from liberals?
These artists don't agree with them and THAT'S THAT, so, pop in some Ted Nugent and STFU.
I think that if any artist decries the use of their song, you should respect them. Period.
who cares
Re: promccain – So go listen to Big and Rich allready.
Re: Laniesmom –
Or how about, since they're all suckin' god's cock, they get some Tabernacle Choir music and leave the "kooks and bible haters" their music?
Why would you want their music ANYWAY?
Just goes to show how fucking ignorant the repubs are, lol… come on now! using people's music that don't even support you and not asking??? FUCK THE REPUBS! OBAMA 08 bitches! too bad McSame is going to loooooose! LMAO
Typical Republican….just taking what they want & fuck everyone else!
okay then why make music if you don't want people to play it? Who cares if it's palin, obama, if it's the pope or the fuckin gang members in east la, you make music so people can enjoy it and share it with others. Who the fuck do these artist think they are? Cause i'm sorry the 80's are OVER
Re: Laniesmom – Amen. One of my pet peeves is "Separation of Church and State" Nowhere in our constitution or amendments calls for separation of church and state. The only thing that comes close is an clause that states the Uninted States Constuition that states: Thou shalt not develope a state church. Meaning we won't have a United States Church. Meaning that government is not going to establish a government church. That does not mean individuals in public schools and employees in government agencies are not free to worship. This "Separation of Church and State" has been very misunderstood and greatly distorted over time. The first amendment also does not totally protect freedom of speech, as so many people would like to think it does. Your freedom of speech is only protected on public property or government establishments. If you step on my property or come into my home and say something I don't like, or if you are at you place of business that is not governmently controled, they have every right to tell you what you can say and not. And even within a public domain, your speech rights are limited. You can not say anything if your words impend on someone else rights the the first amendment, you can't do it. That's the catch. So before everyone, especially liberals, start freely flingling it around, know your facts.
Absofuckinglutely!
Bon Jovi is awesome. They still totally rock. Way better than most of these loser bands that come out these days. The issue though is should McCain use their music with out their consent. No, they should not , ESPECIALLY when they do not support the candidate. The McCain camp doesn't know how to run a campain.
Re Megan1- are you retarded? Musicians don't want to be associated with certain parties- they're not asking you not to listen. You're temper tantrum about a non-issue is ridiculous.
Gov. Mooselini is also a thief along with being a liar.
Send her back to Alaska to face her impeachment for the ethics violations.
Hell no, McCain has every right to use whatever music he wants to at his rallies and campaigns! These artist's produced music for everyone to listen to, so what's the difference? Just because they don't side with the Republican's should not mean that they can't play a song of theirs. Don't tell me that every song Obama has played has been okayed by the artist that sang it?!? They just don't have a problem with it b/c they are a supporter of his! I hate listening to these celebrities rant and rave about politics…it's rediculous and they should stick to doing what they do best…ACTING! Anyone who votes based on what a celebrity thinks is an idiot.
Fuck that liberal piece of shit, Bon Jovi go suck a cock and blow the warm yogurt on your mom's face
Uhh, free country the last time I checked.
Maybe McCain ought to obey copyright laws and ask permission to use material owned by artists.
BON JOVI= GOD
mccain's campaign pays the PUBLISHER for the right to use the song - they have no need to consult the artist. Bon Jovi should complain to his label and publishing house, not to McCain.
Sucks to see how the world works, doesn't it Johnny-boy!
I'd suck his dick any day!!!
This proves that Democrats write better music.
If McCain only used songs by singers who supported him then all he would have to use are country songs.
Re: Megan1 – I like your point that it is like the artist saying, "republicans need not listen to or buy my music." Guess I hadn't really thought of it that way.
I am ashamed of these Artists! If you put a song out in the radio, and people pay for the music….they should be able to play it when they want! Playing a song should have nothing to do with political endorsements. I have everyone of his CD's and I am tossing them into the garbage! And I will never, ever buy one of his albums again. Or any other Artist who wants to open their trap, for that matter. I am a democrat, but I am truly ashamed of the way most democrats are acting. I am voting for McCain! Obama is a damn liar anyway!
It is so wrong.Surely Party leaders need to ask permission before blasting music of groups who are known to oppose them>This is NOT about music it is about an election and it is cynical to use groups who are NOT on your side .
No, but nobody in their right mind cares about this issue. You pay for the tune, you can use it. The artist know that when they go in the business. Quit whinning. See Truth According To T o m
As a human being and a citizen of the USA, I am allowed to listen to any music I choose. If I bought it or taped it its free game. I can hold an anti Bon Jovi rally and use his music during the speech if I want to. That is my right. Now you have all of these artists who are getting their pnties in a wad just because Political candidates want to use their music. Maybe these people should just be glad that these candidates like their music and stop being so selfish. Do they honestly think that we are stupid enough to believe they endorse a candidate just because they use a song of theirs? It makes me sick to know that Bon JOvi is such a twit! This race for President is the most one sided Ive ever seen. Orka freeking Winfrey decides a candidate is the next God and bam so be it? What happened to the public having a brain? When will these so called celebrities get off their high horses and stop trying to pollute us with their political views? Oprah and Diddy should move to the frozen tundra and bring Barak with them. They can start their own damned country!
Bon Jovi should stick to shaking down rich people for OBAMAMAMAMAMA and shut the fuck up about all other things.
McCain is a FUCKING OPPORTUNIST and a LOOSER!! And PALIN, let's not even get started on that NUMBNUT!! JON has EVERY RIGHT to be pissed, and so do the other artists. I would be majorly pissed if my music was ABused to support a politician and a party I DON'T SUPPORT MYSELF, one I don't even APPROVE of. It's Bon Jovi's INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, THEY get to call the shots and NOBODY ELSE!!! This shows that MCCAIN is RECKLESS and DISRESPECTFUL!!! He, or the republican party, should be SUED!!
Yes. He should stop.
GOOD FOR BON JOVI, It's his song and he doesnt want people to associate him with white trash infestation at Palin rallies. Its his right. And not only is Bon Jovi much richer then most people ,his net worth is probably around 250 million ,he's also much better looking then most people his age. For the children of rightwing trailertrash here from the dixie cesspools, nobody cares what you republican trash thinks or doesnt like about Hollywood, singers,rockers,authors, the west coast, east coast or Warren Buffet and Bill Gates,all things that are Obama.
What a pansy! This is total bullshit! When Obama gave his speech at the Greek Temple in Denver, he closed with the song, "Only In America," by Brooks and Dunn. Brooks and Dunn are personal friends of George W. Bush, who used the song in the 2004 campaign. They also support John McCain. Yet I don't hear them pissing and moaning about Obama's use of their song. I wish all these celebri-tards, including Perez, would get the fuck off of politics. I don't care where any of them stand on the election.
*sigh* okay, for everyone who DIDNT learn about how the music industry ACTUALLY works… just like with tv shows, commercials, or movies, if you want to use a song that someone ELSE wrote and performs in a public forum, YOU HAVE TO PAY. thats why we have copyright laws and things like intellectual property, so that musicians can get and keep their money, as well as preserve the integrity of the song THEY WROTE. if bon jovi doesn't want his song in a movie or as part of a presidential campaign, he is fully within his rights not to permit its use. study up on your copyright laws, john mccain, and stop using artists' works without their permission first!!! either that or write your own damn material…oh wait. you have no originality of your own (or else you wouldnt be letting bush's advisors run your campagin for you).
OBAMA/ BIDEN 08!!!! YEAHYEAHYEAHYEAH!
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As long as the campaign pays into ASCAP, they have no right to decide what they can or cannot play. Bars and clubs do the same thing