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.

Members of and The Rolling Stones are among dozens of high-profile musicians who signed an open letter in July 2020 demanding that political campaigns seek express consent before using their music . This collective effort, organized in partnership with the Artist Rights Alliance , was addressed to major U.S. political committees and sought to establish clear policies to protect artists' intellectual property and personal values. Key Details of the Collective Demand Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai...

: 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. : Leading figures including Mick Jagger and Keith

: unauthorized use may violate federal and state copyright and trademark laws , as well as "rights of publicity". political committees and sought to establish clear policies

: They urged political parties to make financial and logistical support for candidates contingent on a pledge to seek proper song clearance. Historical Context

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