Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai... Direct

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

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...

This 2020 initiative followed years of individual protests against unauthorized use, particularly during Donald Trump's campaigns. : They urged political parties to make financial

: Previously sent a cease-and-desist to the Trump campaign in 2015 regarding the use of "Dream On," framing it as a matter of creator rights rather than a partisan attack. political committees and sought to establish clear policies

: The artists claimed this practice "undermines the campaign process" and "distorts elections" by confusing the voting public about where artists actually stand.

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