Jackson Browne Sues John McCain!!!!!!!

by **J The Kidd** Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:09 pm

Just in: ET has the papers filed by Jackson Browne against John
McCain to protest the Republican presidential candidate's use of his
song in a campaign ad.

In a suit filed on August 14, Browne alleges that McCain illegally used
his epic hit, 'Running on Empty,' in an ad criticizing Democratic
nominee Barack Obama. He's not only protesting not authorizing or
licensing use of the song by McCain under copyright laws, he also is
suing for false association or endorsement, because he claims the use
of his song confuses the public into thinking Browne endorses or
sponsors McCain.

Lawyers for Browne note in the papers that Browne is known as "an
advocate for social and environmental justice," and go on to write,
"Throughout Browne's career, he has closely associated himself with
liberal causes and Democratic candidates."

In the papers Browne alleges that McCain's use of his song suggests
that "Browne sponsors and endorses McCain; a false association that
directly conflicts with the political and social values that Browne has
espoused and supported throughout his career."

According to the papers, Browne isn't the only musical act that has
asked the Republican nominee to stop using its songs -- ABBA and John
Mellencamp asked McCain to stop using their music at his events, while
Warner Music Group asked McCain to cease and desist using a Frankie
Valli song in an ad.

Browne asks for a jury trial in the papers, and is asking for damages to be determined at trial.