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Foo Fighters Fight Use of Song in McCain Campaign

The Foo Fighters have come out swinging against presidential candidate John McCain. Following confirmation that the McCain campaign has indeed been using the Foos' song 'My Hero' at rallies, the band issued the following statement this morning:

"This isn't the first time the McCain campaign has used a song without making any attempt to get approval or permission from the artist. It's frustrating and infuriating that someone who claims to speak for the American people would repeatedly show such little respect for creativity and intellectual property. The saddest thing about this is that 'My Hero' was written as a celebration of the common man and his extraordinary potential. To have it appropriated without our knowledge and used in a manner that perverts the original sentiment of the lyric just tarnishes the song..."

Of course, Obama supporters could argue that using the song also tarnishes the Foo Fighters' at large, but we don't think anyone was really fooled. Or, as their song goes, "Truth or consequence, say it aloud."



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Ken

Hi:While I don't listen to the Foo Fighters very much they have some pretty good songs. Mcain should have at least asked before using their song. In the mid- eighties John Cougar Mellencamp refused to let Regan use his song "Pink Houses" for his campaign. At least Regan asked. I'd like to see Mcain try that on either Madonna or Courtney Love, they would'nt be so nice. I find it disturbing that some of our politicians have become such arrogant dickheads. At a time when america desperately needs a Rosevelt,Truman, Eisenhower, or a Kennedy we get folks like Bush and Cheney. These days we have Obama who appears to have bitten off more that he can chew. I don't think he can live up to the demands of the presidency. He act more like an apeaser like Britains Nevell Chamberlain. South Park had it right, you do have to chose between a douche and a turd almost every time you vote. C U L8R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

February 17 2010 at 3:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Daemona

I love the Foo Fighters and agree with them and so many other artists who's work has been usurped by the politicians. If they really respect the average working man, then they should act like it.
McCain is not very respectful.

October 15 2008 at 10:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
daca

This unauthorized use shows "McCains" level of respect for the artists of this country, and how he intends to support them.

October 08 2008 at 7:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jim Allen

The Foo Fighters should be glad SOMEBODY listens to their shitty music

October 08 2008 at 7:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply