Michele Bachmann’s 2012 campaign wasn’t the first time musician Tom Petty threatened legal action if a politician didn’t stop using his work. In 2000, the Heartbreakers frontman issued a cease and desist letter to George W. Bush when the Republican candidate used “I Won’t Back Down” in his campaign appearances. After receiving the letter, Bush, well, backed down.
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Fight Songs: Eleven Great Musician-Politician Campaign Feuds
Tom Petty vs. George W. Bush
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- Tom Morello vs. Paul Ryan
- Silversun Pickups vs. Mitt Romney
- Tom Petty vs. Michele Bachmann
- Rush vs. Rand Paul
- Don Henley vs. Charles DeVore
- David Byrne vs. Charlie Crist
- Heart vs. Sarah Palin
- Jackson Browne vs. John McCain
- The Rolling Stones vs. Angela Merkel
- Tom Petty vs. George W. Bush
- Bruce Springsteen vs. Ronald Reagan