ad by the US Air Force Reserves, saying the branch of service misused a tune from the band's their third album White Blood Cells called, Fell in Love With a Girl.
The band contend that the an instrumental track used in the ad was an unauthorized version of their song. And to back up their charge, the band's posted on the website of its record label, Third Man Records the music video for the song and a link to the Air Force Reserve commercial in question, asking for fans and listeners to decide for themselves.
The White Stripes wrote on the Third Man Records site:
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 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 plan to take strong action to stop the ad containing this music.
No word yet from the Air Force Reserve or its ad agency on the matter. Give a listen and share with MNN raders what you think...
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