21 Politicians Who Got Called Out For Using Campaign Songs Without Permission

In 2000, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers issued a cease-and-desist letter to George W. Bush for using their song "I Won't Back Down" during his campaign rallies. He was then disallowed from using John Mellencamp's "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." and was also asked to stop playing Sting's hit "Brand New Day" — though Al Gore was given permission use it for his events the same year.

Four years later when running for re-election, Bush was scolded for using the Orleans's "Still the One."