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This 2020 initiative followed years of individual protests against unauthorized use, particularly during Donald Trump's campaigns.

: 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. Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai...

: Musicians noted that being "dragged unwillingly into politics" can compromise their personal values, confuse their messaging, and alienate fans. Legal and Ethical Arguments This 2020 initiative followed years of individual protests

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

: The letter was sent to the Republican and Democratic National Committees (RNC and DNC), as well as their respective senatorial and congressional campaign committees.

: 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.