: 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.
: The letter was sent to the Republican and Democratic National Committees (RNC and DNC), as well as their respective senatorial and congressional campaign committees.
: The artists claimed this practice "undermines the campaign process" and "distorts elections" by confusing the voting public about where artists actually stand. Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai...
: They urged political parties to make financial and logistical support for candidates contingent on a pledge to seek proper song clearance. Historical Context
This 2020 initiative followed years of individual protests against unauthorized use, particularly during Donald Trump's campaigns. : Leading figures including Mick Jagger and Keith
: 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.
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 : They urged political parties to make financial
The petition highlighted several risks and moral issues associated with current campaign practices: