Comments on: John McCain Is Not Dave Grohl’s Hero

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:43:49 +0000

If I were John McCain I’d use Crass’s “Upright Citizen,” just to make Penny Rimbaud’s head explode. Or use David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel” to make everyone’s head explode.

By: mike a

mike a — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:44:48 +0000

@Lax Danja House: Well, there's also the matter of obtaining the sync licenses if the track is played on TV. But that's done through the respective publishing company - and the artist/songwriter does not always have control. McCain could make "Kill The Poor" his campaign anthem, and Jello Biafra couldn't do anything about it if he lacks veto power.

By: Lax Danja House

Lax Danja House — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:39:01 +0000

Nah, whoever inherited Glenn Miller’s estate is probably writing in Ron Paul.

By: doublewhiskycokenoice

doublewhiskycokenoice — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:41:04 +0000

at this point, i feel if mccain uses anything but the glenn miller orchestra played on an rca victrola, he’s going to get sued.

By: Audif Jackson Winters III

Audif Jackson Winters III — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:30:32 +0000

This has pretty much turned into the ultimate “dog bites man” story w/r/t popular music these days. Even more than the “Band X releases new track on Guitar Hero/Rock Band!” story.

By: Lax Danja House

Lax Danja House — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:22:43 +0000

Ugh, all these artists lashing out at McCain using their songs “unauthorized” is embarrassing. Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t this exactly what ASCAP/BMI licenses cover?

By: Chris Molanphy

Chris Molanphy — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:23:40 +0000

@panfriedcharlie: ...or Edgar Winter's "Frankenstein"! Man. Did you watch that debate last night? Mary Shelley's Creature lives!

By: Ted Striker

Ted Striker — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:57:39 +0000

Thank you for reminding me of Van Der Beek’s hilariously bad Texas accent. Nice job, Dawson.

By: panfriedcharlie

panfriedcharlie — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:58:22 +0000

When are they going to realize that the most appropriate McCain campaign song is “Mr. Roboto”?

By: Eugene Langley

Eugene Langley — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:54:19 +0000

I don’t think the dynamics of this year’s political campaigns have been compared to late 90′s teen sports dramas nearly enough. Check Plus.