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Queen: Trump not authorized to use "We Are The Champions" (Original Post) Stinky The Clown Jul 2016 OP
Can he be sued? HipChick Jul 2016 #1
Well, but they only played 93% of the song.../sarcasm off deminks Jul 2016 #2
Queen called them out last month malaise Jul 2016 #8
I wrote of my surprise earlier on the use of any Freddy Meecury song anyway Person 2713 Jul 2016 #3
Republicans (and some Democrats) always do this PJMcK Jul 2016 #4
It is typically one side rather than another, because their policies are so odious to free Artists. keekers Jul 2016 #20
but they usually switch music once the artist objects - this time - no hollysmom Jul 2016 #27
For R's the Constitution only consists of SwankyXomb Jul 2016 #29
Exactly (n/t) PJMcK Jul 2016 #30
what we learn about their policy from their actions keekers Jul 2016 #5
What does Russia have to do with that??? DetlefK Jul 2016 #10
a general attitude of What's yours is MINE all MINE keekers Jul 2016 #21
WTF? How old are you? 10? DetlefK Jul 2016 #23
Just heard it, too, and I'm certain we'll hear more of it. Who in the hell does tRump think he is BlueCaliDem Jul 2016 #6
Plus Mercury was a Persian immigrant born in Zanzibar who came to England as a teen Person 2713 Jul 2016 #31
Republicans are fine with gay music? IronLionZion Jul 2016 #7
Colbert said last night Mendocino Jul 2016 #11
of Parsi descent exboyfil Jul 2016 #14
Explain to me how in a "female or family restroom where all is stalls or one stall in a room keekers Jul 2016 #22
Like this IronLionZion Jul 2016 #28
Gay music? WillowTree Jul 2016 #32
Queen's lead singer Freddie Mercury IronLionZion Jul 2016 #33
Freddie Mercury was by-sexual and the rest of the band members are straight. WillowTree Jul 2016 #34
I get what you mean IronLionZion Jul 2016 #35
Gotcha. Carry on............ WillowTree Jul 2016 #36
Drumpf was warned before by Queen not to use their music. backscatter712 Jul 2016 #9
Who knows music rights??...... Logical Jul 2016 #12
Correct MosheFeingold Jul 2016 #15
I guess only bad PR fot Trump whick might be enough. Thanks for the info! Nt Logical Jul 2016 #17
Repeat offender True Dough Jul 2016 #13
That was my first thought Jimbo S Jul 2016 #16
Don't worry, Queen guys: Trump says the check is in the mail! Paladin Jul 2016 #18
Perfect. Plagiarized speech and unauthorized use of music. yellowcanine Jul 2016 #19
K&R Jeffersons Ghost Jul 2016 #24
Rolling Stone article- MerryBlooms Jul 2016 #25
I believe Brian May informed them in June that permission was denied to use Queen's music. HooptieWagon Jul 2016 #26
A terrible birthday present for Brian May. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2016 #37

PJMcK

(21,921 posts)
4. Republicans (and some Democrats) always do this
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 11:13 AM
Jul 2016

Every election cycle, there are politicians who use copyright protected music without authorization. It baffles me how these candidates, a vast majority of them lawyers, could violate rights espoused in the Constitution. The courts have interpreted that intellectual property enjoys the same rights and privileges as physical property. These politicians should respect that.

keekers

(16 posts)
20. It is typically one side rather than another, because their policies are so odious to free Artists.
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 11:54 AM
Jul 2016

If Musicians could jump into the discussion to tell who asks them first or pays them for the material. It would help this move from blab to policy.

keekers

(16 posts)
5. what we learn about their policy from their actions
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 11:14 AM
Jul 2016

1) Copyright has no meaning to them:
2) Plagiarism without credit or permission is a political weapon used to aggravate people.
keep adding to this.
3) There is no difference between Russian goals and their goals.
4) Ukraine has no rights and neither does anyone else in the way.

keekers

(16 posts)
21. a general attitude of What's yours is MINE all MINE
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 12:03 PM
Jul 2016

Borders & Languages & cultures have no meaning.
Copyrights are borders of intellectual "Property" as fences are borders between Animal Farms. Ukraine was ruthlessly invaded recently and Robbed of all of it's cultural treasures.
Without the ideas of the MASSES the #criminalRich can't think of how to spend their money. So they needed Citizens United to launder money.
We need to create clearer expectations: they do need to sue if their music is used without permission it is VERY important Make it more expensive for bullies to grab stuff.

BlueCaliDem

(15,438 posts)
6. Just heard it, too, and I'm certain we'll hear more of it. Who in the hell does tRump think he is
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 11:15 AM
Jul 2016

that he can use We Are the Champions without permission?? A huge hit from a rock band whose iconic lead singer, the late but always great, Freddy Mercury, was openly and unashamedly gay while Republicans are so anti-gay they can't see straight anymore!

There are plenty of Christian rock bands. Use one of their songs for your stupid Republican get-togethers. Oh, that's right. THEY'RE BORING.

Person 2713

(3,263 posts)
31. Plus Mercury was a Persian immigrant born in Zanzibar who came to England as a teen
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 01:13 PM
Jul 2016

He wrote most of the hits . I thought this went against thier xenophobic stereotypes too
It's an all wtf trying to figure them out cuz
Crazy

IronLionZion

(45,261 posts)
7. Republicans are fine with gay music?
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 11:18 AM
Jul 2016

Or they just didn't know? Who chooses the songs and speeches?

Oh well, Trump has welcomed transgendered people to use the restrooms at Trump tower but other Republicans would take issue with it.

Mendocino

(7,431 posts)
11. Colbert said last night
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 11:30 AM
Jul 2016

something like "nothing celebrates a great America like using the songs of a bisexual Englishman".

exboyfil

(17,857 posts)
14. of Parsi descent
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 11:37 AM
Jul 2016

Freddie Mercury defines what is great about this world.

It is a shame he is gone.

keekers

(16 posts)
22. Explain to me how in a "female or family restroom where all is stalls or one stall in a room
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 12:05 PM
Jul 2016

How is it that anyone knows?

IronLionZion

(45,261 posts)
33. Queen's lead singer Freddie Mercury
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 02:19 PM
Jul 2016

was a well-known gay musician.

The anti-gay party is playing his music at their convention.

WillowTree

(5,325 posts)
34. Freddie Mercury was by-sexual and the rest of the band members are straight.
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 02:30 PM
Jul 2016

I find the label "gay music" kinda creepy. They made music. Great music. Freddie Mercury's sexuality had nothing to do with it.

backscatter712

(26,355 posts)
9. Drumpf was warned before by Queen not to use their music.
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 11:24 AM
Jul 2016

I think now's the time for Trump and the GOP to get their attitudes adjusted with a lawsuit.

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
15. Correct
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 11:38 AM
Jul 2016

He undoubtedly paid BMI (or whomever), and it's a done deal.

Once an artist has sold its rights to a licensing group like his, there is very little they can do about who uses it, unless there is a "morals" clause in the contract.

I remember when the Beatles' "Imagine" was used to sell Coke or dishwasher detergent or the like.

Nothing to be done.

True Dough

(17,096 posts)
13. Repeat offender
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 11:34 AM
Jul 2016

It's not like Trump is new to using music without authorization. The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Twisted Sister, R.E.M., Steven Tyler and Adele have all had their songs played by the Trump campaign without permission.

Michael Stipe, lead singer of R.E.M., was particularly offended...

"Go f--k yourselves, the lot of you—you sad, attention-grabbing, power-hungry little men. Do not use our music or my voice for your moronic charade of a campaign.”

You rock, Michael!


http://www.alternet.org/election-2016/rolling-stones-and-five-other-artists-who-want-trump-stop-using-their-music

Jimbo S

(2,955 posts)
16. That was my first thought
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 11:40 AM
Jul 2016

I don't know Brian May personally, but I would assume he wouldn't be too happy upon hearing the news.

And seriously, the GOP glorifying a song performed by a bi-sexual man who died of AIDS? Hypocrisy?

MerryBlooms

(11,728 posts)
25. Rolling Stone article-
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 12:27 PM
Jul 2016

Queen's Brian May Denies Donald Trump's Usage of 'We Are The Champions'

On Tuesday, after clinching the final round of Republican primaries, Donald Trump walked onstage for his victory speech to Queen's triumphant anthem "We Are the Champions." Queen guitarist Brian May has issued a stern statement denouncing the usage of the song.

"I've had an avalanche of complaints – some of which you can see in our 'Letters' page – about Donald Trump using our 'We Are The Champions' track as his 'theme' song on USA TV," May wrote on his website. "This is not an official Queen statement, but I can confirm that permission to use the track was neither sought nor given. We are taking advice on what steps we can take to ensure this use does not continue. Regardless of our views on Mr. Trump's platform, it has always been against our policy to allow Queen music to be used as a political campaigning tool."



http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/queens-brian-may-denies-donald-trump-usage-of-we-are-the-champions-20160608
 

HooptieWagon

(17,064 posts)
26. I believe Brian May informed them in June that permission was denied to use Queen's music.
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 12:31 PM
Jul 2016

I'm not sure where things go if the campaign continues to use Queen's music without permission.

 

Manifestor_of_Light

(21,046 posts)
37. A terrible birthday present for Brian May.
Tue Jul 19, 2016, 08:29 PM
Jul 2016

He is 69 today. The writing credit for that song is to all four of them.

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