Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai... May 2026

: unauthorized use may violate federal and state copyright and trademark laws , as well as "rights of publicity".

: The letter was sent to the Republican and Democratic National Committees (RNC and DNC), as well as their respective senatorial and congressional campaign committees. Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai...

: Leading figures including Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones), and Steven Tyler and Joe Perry (Aerosmith) joined a list of over 50 artists such as Pearl Jam, Green Day, Elton John, and Lorde. : unauthorized use may violate federal and state

The petition highlighted several risks and moral issues associated with current campaign practices: The petition highlighted several risks and moral issues

: Repeatedly objected to the use of "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Start Me Up" at rallies, eventually threatening legal action through BMI to exclude their songs from blanket licenses.

: The artists argued that unauthorized music use is "dishonest and immoral," as it falsely implies a candidate has the creator's support.