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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNow the Fat Bastard's using Michael Jackson's 'Beat it' in his Bund rallies
a) I'm pretty sure the Jackson estate didn't authorize that.
and b) That's what they'll be doing - and soon.
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Now the Fat Bastard's using Michael Jackson's 'Beat it' in his Bund rallies (Original Post)
sandensea
Nov 2020
OP
They do not need permission, the venue just pays the ASCAP/BMI licensing fee. nt
USALiberal
Nov 2020
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liberal N proud
(61,178 posts)1. Thinking a dead mans work is fair game
But its ironic the biggest racist in the land is using a black mans art to promote himself
sandensea
(23,187 posts)2. 'A dead mans work is fair game' is his credo

ProudMNDemocrat
(20,686 posts)3. Rocket Man and Bohemian Rhapsody too.
Sir Elton John and Queen should be PISSED.
sandensea
(23,187 posts)5. +1
They're nothing if not shameless.
USALiberal
(10,877 posts)4. They do not need permission, the venue just pays the ASCAP/BMI licensing fee. nt
zackymilly
(2,375 posts)6. Yep. Beat me to it. n/t
