Trump campaign says Isaac Hayes' estate does not own the copyright to classic song being played at rallies

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13. Most artists do not own the rights to their music.

Music is obtained via the same source that bulk music is obtained. (Piped in music at bars, clubs, Walmart, the grocery store etc) In this case, Trump is claiming the rights were obtained from https://www.umusicpub.com/ and Warner Bros music.


Isaac Hayes estate is complicated because he was with Stax and their music was bought out numerous times. Apparently, Hayes obtained some rights to Stax music, but it may have been that Hayes did not obtain rights to music that was produced for Stax before a certain year. It's complicated. Trump campaign is saying the copyright was sold to UMPG.

Hayes' son is stating that his father reobtained the rights to his music after it was sold. Hayes is also claiming they obtained the rights earlier this year.

It sucks. No one asks for permission because the music belongs to licensing groups.