Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai... May 2026

: unauthorized use may violate federal and state copyright and trademark laws , as well as "rights of publicity".

: 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. 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. : unauthorized use may violate federal and state

: 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 letter was sent to the Republican

: The artists argued that unauthorized music use is "dishonest and immoral," as it falsely implies a candidate has the creator's support.

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

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