Dropkick Murphys to Scott Walker: please stop using our music in any way...we literally hate you !!!

[PeaceNikki]

https://twitter.com/DropkickMurphys/status/559170864420507648

[99Forever]

1. Good on them.

Snotty is one especially pukey Teabag idiot.

[femmocrat]

2. They should send him a bill. nt

[PeaceNikki]

4. I suspect Walker did this intentionally for the press it might generate.

There's absolutely no WAY that he or his staff weren't aware of their feelings about him and the GOP (especially here in WI). They were vocal and supportive of the efforts to get rid of him.



https://www.facebook.com/DropkickMurphys/posts/10151118842414988

[DinahMoeHum]

3. The DMs told Walker to F off back in 2011. . .

. . .when they entertained Wisconsin public service union protestors in Madison.

Remember that?

"Take 'Em Down" debut on February 22, 2011:

[PeaceNikki]

5. yeah, there's no way that was NOT intentional

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6134468

[Initech]

37. Didn't they file a cease and desist order that year?

I think I remember this happening. I'm a big DKM and Flogging Molly fan and I remember a lot of bands were pissed at the republicans for using their music but I can't remember which ones did what.

[TheBlackAdder]

6. Passive-Aggressive. "we literally hate you!!! Love, Dropkick Murphys"

It would have been better if the 'Love' part was left off.

[PeaceNikki]

12. I think it's cute. Passive aggressive was his use of it after DKM has been very clear about how they

Feel about Walker and the Wisconsin Uprising.

[AtheistCrusader]

24. Think of it like the southern 'Bless Your Heart'.

[grahamhgreen]

42. That's a double-down on the hate, in my view!

[LanternWaste]

45. Irony via the mechanism of contrast is a literary device rather than a passive-aggressive device.

Irony via the mechanism of contrast is a literary device rather than a passive-aggressive device.

[TheBlackAdder]

46. But, for it to be ironic, they would need to feel the expression of love, which they don't. nt

[underpants]

7. Republicans and music

Reagan used both "Pink Houses" Mellencamp and "Born in the USA" Springsteen - his staff apparently didn't bother to consider what either song was actually about. Both artists (really? Of all the artists to pick!) quickly demanded that they stop.

Dole changed "I'm a Soul Man" to "Dole Man". Quick demand to stop from either Sam & Dave or their relatives.

Palin used "Barracuda" for about a week until the Wilson sisters (again no staff research) loudly demanded that she stop and they made very clear what they thought of her.

I think MCCain tried to use "Won't back Down" until Tom Petty said he didn't want his music used by anyone. In 2008 Obama used the same song and Petty said he was never prouder.

The funniest was McCain using "Running on Empty". Aside from it being a really horrible choice in terms of message the idea that a no nukes guy like Jackson Brown would POSSIBLY be okay with it is hilarious. Brown really pushed back including a lawsuit that continued after the election.

[GreatGazoo]

8. Bush the First used "Don't Worry Be Happy" in 1988

McFerrin was so put off that he stopped performing the song in concert.

[underpants]

9. Wow. Isn't that song about suicide?

Or at least part of it?

[PeaceNikki]

10. There were rumors that McFerrin attempted suicide after recording it.

It's not true. However the rumors became so strong that even to this day a lot of people think Bobby is dead.

[GreatGazoo]

11. the part about voting for Bush was

[WinstonSmith4740]

13. Love this, but...

Why is it these A-holes are using this music without getting permission or paying royalties and getting away with it? Is it because they're not using it "for profit"? Personally, I think the rethugs should be limited to using Ted Nugent's stuff. Of course, it's all disgusting, but I'm sure he'll "change the lyrics" when necessary.

[cascadiance]

15. Chrissie Hynde and Rush are shaking their heads on this news...

They both now how it feels to be "used" by those who most of us hate!

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/rush-rush-limbaugh/

[PeaceNikki]

18. They can have Toby Keith, too. And, if they were honest: "Kill the Poor".

Or "Facist Pig"

[Initech]

39. Judging by Toby Keith's last few albums, I think he's given up on the patriot thing.

His last two albums were all about getting drunk, and not a single mention of the "red white and blue".

[rickford66]

14. Didn't one of the past GOP conventions use music from "The Birdcage"?

It might have been 88 or 92.

[PeaceNikki]

17. 1992 Republican Convention in Houston

The theme song was "The Best Of Times (Is Now)" from the Broadway musical "La Cage aux Folles".

[rickford66]

19. They sure are real dopes.

[gratuitous]

16. Republicans have literally one idea

That idea being, "We have no ideas and no creative talent, let's steal someone else's creative output!"

[Omaha Steve]

20. Love it

K&R!

[Botany]

21. Wel the seem like nice Boston Lads

[world wide wally]

22. I wish all musicians would come out agInst their music being used to promote right wing causes

RW radio uses good music to segue constantly

[tammywammy]

23. Was he using "Take 'em Down"?

[PeaceNikki]

26. No. “I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” written by Woodie Guthrie and popularized by the pro-union band

They released "Take 'Em Down" early in support of the working people in Wisconsin and against Walker:

http://www.dropkickmurphys.com/2011/02/22/take-em-down-the-dropkick-murphys-stand-with-wisconsin/

[tammywammy]

28. I was just wondering how clueless he is

It's like Paul Ryan being a big Rage fan.

[PeaceNikki]

29. I am convinced they know and are doing it for the attention and the likely response.

And as a platform to discuss how 'intolerant' the liberals and liberal artists are.

[Half-Century Man]

25. Here is an appropriate theme for Scotty and Company.

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[hootinholler]

27. I think they should allow him to use Kiss me! I'm Shitfaced.

I suspect that Walker would get his ass kicked in person.

[Fearless]

30. It begins again!

Every election season these stories pop up. I'm waiting for Romney's again. This will be stupid. They should sue the campaigns.

[MillennialDem]

31. I have some good music the republican nominee can use

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[PeaceNikki]

32. These are far more honest.

[Initech]

36. Here's another song that accurately fits their agenda:

[PeaceNikki]

38. And another!

[REP]

33. Nobody deserves to have their work defiled like that

Even if the DKM were the worst band on earth (and they are so not), using their work like this is repulsive. They're handling it very well!

[mwrguy]

34. Skinhead on the MBTA

Could be changed to "Dickhead" just for walker

[Initech]

35. Love the Dropkick Murphys! And hate Scott Walker.

I'm wearing my tour shirt from last year right now.

[Lifelong Protester]

40. I love the fact that they used

"literally" correctly!!

[PeaceNikki]

43. Yes, after Walker's misuses the week before.

Idiot.

(him, not you, natch)

[Cha]

41. Yo, Drop Kick Murphys are Pro-Union, walker.

[PeaceNikki]

44. I am convinced he knows damn well and did it for the attention and the likely response.

And as a platform to discuss how 'intolerant' the liberals and liberal artists are.