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As R.E.M. threatens legal action to stop President Donald Trump from playing its classic hit songs at campaign rallies, the iconic band joins other musicians who have objected to their work serving as backdrops for politicians. Legal experts say artists do have a say in how their music is used, but getting their day in court can be costly and take years to pursue.

“It’s winnable in a lot of these situations — it just takes time and money,” Gary Adelman, an attorney with Adelman Matz in New York, told CBS MoneyWatch. “I’ve been dealing with this issue for years, and to my knowledge almost anyone who has gotten a cease-and-desist letter obeys it.”

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-rem-stop-trump-campaign-from-playing-its-songs-at-rallies/

I think Tom Petty’s family could file a lawsuit to stop the use of the music by President’s campaign...It might take a long time however...

I don’t know if the President’s campaign should keep on using the Petty’s music...What is the point? Hearing complaints from family members...It’s not worth the headache...Petty’s family will probably win the lawsuit anyway...

I do not like what Petty’s family members said about the President...I am sure that I will not agree on many political issues with those people...

However, I respect their right not to allow Trump campaign to use the songs...

Many years ago, Pharrell Williams and Rihanna sent letters asking President to stop playing their music in campaign events...