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 and logistical support for candidates contingent on a pledge to seek proper song clearance. Historical Context Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai...
: The artists argued that unauthorized music use is "dishonest and immoral," as it falsely implies a candidate has the creator's support. Members of and The Rolling Stones are among
: unauthorized use may violate federal and state copyright and trademark laws , as well as "rights of publicity". Key Details of the Collective Demand : They
: The artists claimed this practice "undermines the campaign process" and "distorts elections" by confusing the voting public about where artists actually stand.