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B.J. to Palin: You Give My Music a Bad Name

Posted Oct 15th 2008 1:26PM by TMZ Staff

Jon Bon Jovi just gave us a statement, bitterly complaining that Sarah Palin has been using the band's song during her rallies yesterday and today:

"We are surprised to hear that our song, "Who Says You Can't Go Home" was used by the McCain campaign at rallies yesterday and today. We wrote this song as a thank you to those who have supported us over the past twenty-five years. The song has since become a banner for our home state of New Jersey and the defacto theme song for our partnerships around the country to build homes and rebuild communities. Although we were not asked, we do not approve of their use of 'Home.'"

Jon Bon Jovi threw a dinner at his home for Obama -- $30,800 a plate. Bon Jovi is the latest to complain about McCain's campaign using songs. Heart, Foo Fighters, John Mellencamp and Jackson Browne have also griped.

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16. F*CK ALL THESE LIBERAL ARTISTS that are getting their panties in a bunch about a certain candidate using their music !! THEY SHOULD BE SO LUCKY !!! F*CK ALL THOSE LIBERAL ACTORS/MUSICIANS that get upset because someone uses their music !!! EACH TIME I HEAR THAT IN THE NEWS - IT PISSES ME OFF !! F*CKERS !! CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS ELECTION TO BE OVER - and get over all this petty sh*t !!!!! LET OBAMA F*CK US EVEN MORE !!!

Posted at 1:43PM on Oct 15th 2008 by MCCAIN 08

17. Just the latest in musicians whining about a campaign using there terribly outdated crappy songs. "banner theme song for New Jersey, " what a narcissist.

Posted at 10:19AM on Oct 16th 2008 by Bill

18. As for Bonjovi complaining about his song "Home" being used at Palin's rally. They are not interested in you as an artist, they are interested in "the words" and what they mean. So your songs are made for Democrats only? John don't forget where you came from.....I think living on the Navesink has gotten you "water-logged"!

Posted at 1:45PM on Oct 15th 2008 by Annmarie

19. Definitely GET OVER IT! Bon Jovi you're a has-been rock star and you think because you have money you can say and treat people any way you want. Go get a hair-cut and SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:50PM on Oct 15th 2008 by M & M

20. I am so sick of "artists" bitching when a song of theirs is used in a campaign. I am a fan of Bon Jovi......have been for a long time.....but enough already. Don't put your "art" out there if you don't want it used. Hear that, Bruce Springsteen? Geesh!!!!!

Posted at 1:46PM on Oct 15th 2008 by greenghost

21. HAAAHAAA play yur stupid flute instead for everyone

Posted at 1:49PM on Oct 15th 2008 by Retarded Republican Roundup

22. Jon is just mad because Sarah Palin is 100X's prettier than his homely looking wife. Jon's wife is the poster woman for Mom's who let their looks go! Even Sarah Palin has a Great Pair of Stylish Eyewear. Jon's wife looks like an old hag in her eye wear. Where's the money going Jon? Surely not to your wife.

Posted at 1:49PM on Oct 15th 2008 by Khloe101

23. They should put labels on their CDs too: to be purchased by liberals only.

Posted at 1:49PM on Oct 15th 2008 by nwcanadian

24. It's nice that Jon Bon Jovi can afford to blindly support a terriors friendly canditate.

Posted at 2:12PM on Oct 15th 2008 by Republican Mom

25. I agree with posted 1:43pm Fed up. Let's look into the important issues and not what songs are being played. Maybe we should come up with lyrics about "Where in the world is Obama's birth certificate?"

Posted at 1:51PM on Oct 15th 2008 by M & M

26. just goes to show this stupid b*tch has no place in washington. your campaign has been black-balled by how many artists? and you STILL use music without permission? where's lars when you need him?!?

Posted at 1:51PM on Oct 15th 2008 by NIna

27. To libsmakemelaff ------ AMEN!!!!

Posted at 1:50PM on Oct 15th 2008 by smurf

28. I wish they would just shut the F*@K up already about their music being used by the McCain camp. At least someone wants to use it. Why? Beats me, but, isn't it available for public use with pay? JBJ is a washed up hairband throwback that should appreciate the royalties from it's use. If you don't want someone to use it, for whatever reason, don't put it out there for a price. I'm just glad that the one time I saw them in concert "in the 80's" my ticket was free.

Posted at 2:19PM on Oct 15th 2008 by txgirl

29. I respect any artist who comes out and says "No, you cannot use my song." They wrote the songs for a reason, and for someone to use it for some agenda that they don't agree with, with or without permission is wrong.

McCain needs to stop using songs without the consent of the musicians and artists.

Posted at 1:53PM on Oct 15th 2008 by whatever yo

30. Boo F'ing Hoo

I am realy sick of this crap. I am voting Obama but I now want the only song played over and over in a never ending loop at every campaign stop any Republican makes forver to be this Bon Jovi song. Just because they are being such pu$$ies.

Posted at 2:57PM on Oct 15th 2008 by Melissa

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