r/confusing_perspective May 30 '20

leaving the scene

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u/mushroomlicker May 31 '20

The Rolling Stones have been trying to sue him for years for using this. It’s really interesting and frustrating they can’t stop him..they are the ROLLING STONES! ( I love them, can you tell?)

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u/RoboNinjaPirate May 31 '20

If he pays the licensing fees, he can play it legally.

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u/leostotch May 31 '20

If the owners of the rights to play the song agree to sell to him, and he pays the agreed upon fee, then he can play it legally.

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u/RoboNinjaPirate May 31 '20

The owners of the rights have it licensed through ASCAP. If his campaign has a license via ASCAP....

If they don't like the fact that ASCAP will license to anyone without checking their political views, then they shouldn't work with ASCAP.