White Stripes Protest Use Of Song In Air Force Reserve Commercial

Posted by Michael Melchor on 02.09.2010

Could they sue the US Military?

The White Stripes plans "strong action" against the Air Force Reserve over its Super Bowl commercial.

Jack and Meg White claim the version of the song used is an unauthorized re-recording of its song "Fell in Love With a Girl."

A statement attributed to Third Man Records, the White Stripes and their management, read the following:

We believe our song was re-recorded and used without permission of the White Stripes, our publishers, label or management. The White Stripes take strong insult and objection to the Air Force Reserve's presenting this advertisement with the implication that we licensed one of our songs to encourage recruitment during a war that we do not support.

The White Stripes support this nation's military, at home and during times when our country needs and depends on them. We simply don't want to be a cog in the wheel of the current conflict, and hope for a safe and speedy return home for our troops.

We have not licensed this song to the Air Force Reserve and we plan to take strong action to stop the ad containing this music.