Aerosmith, Rolling — Stones Members Demand Campai...

The petition highlighted several risks and moral issues associated with current campaign practices:

This 2020 initiative followed years of individual protests against unauthorized use, particularly during Donald Trump's campaigns. Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai...

: 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. The petition highlighted several risks and moral issues

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 This collective effort, organized in partnership with the

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