Jackson Browne, one of “The” premier entertainers and famous for love of a decent reason to protest, has found one, and is taking full advantage of it.
Jackson Browne, who is famed for several protest songs as well as being part of the rock and roll hall of fame, have filed suit against the Presidential hopeful, John McCain, and have included in their suit the Republican National Committee, in response to their using his greatest hit son, Running On Empty, in a campaign ad that they featured which was a slam at Obama.
Curiously enough when McCain and clan began using the song to slam dunk the opposition, it appears they “forgot” a simply little thing, like .. asking permission.
Browne, himself a fairly staunch Democrat, says that he was “incensed” by the use of the song that may lend some to believe that he himself endorses McCain, and has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in Los Angeles today.
Browne’s attorney, Lawrence Iser issued a statement, “We are confident that Jackson Browne will prevail in this lawsuit, the courts have long held that the unauthorized use of a famous singer’s voice in a commercial constitutes a false endorsement and a violation of the singer’s right of publicity.
“In light of Jackson Browne’s lifelong commitment to Democratic ideals and political candidates, the misappropriation of Jackson Browne’s endorsement is entirely reprehensible, and I have no doubt that a jury will agree.”
