Baby, it’s not alright…
David Byrne, the former frontman of 80s new wave powerhouse Talking Heads, is suing Republican-turned-Independent Florida Gov. Charlie Crist for his use of “Road To Nowhere” in a Senate campaign video.
Byrne filed the suit yesterday, and is seeking $1 million in damages over the use of the song in the video, which appeared on Crist’s campaign website in January.
The video used “Road To Nowhere” as an attack against Crist’s Republican opponent in the race, Marco Rubio. Byrne’s attorney says this is a copyright infringement, and violates the Lanham Act — which prohibits false advertising — by suggesting Byrne endorses Crist.
“They didn’t approach anybody, they didn’t ask anybody, they just used it,” said Byrne’s attorney.
In a statement, Byrne said: “I’m a bit of a throwback that way, as I still believe songs occasionally mean something to people. A personal and social meaning is diluted when that same song is used to sell a product or a politician.”
Watch the original “Road To Nowhere” video:
The TPM Poll Average shows Crist slightly ahead of Rubio 32.9%-32.7%, with Democratic opponent Kendrick Meek at 15.9%.
