Thursday Feb 9 | Slate Magazine
The Last, Best Hope for Conservatives
Newt Gingrich has been making the argument that he's the true conservative alternative to Mitt Romney, yet Santorum has been more successful of late At CPAC in 2011, Newt Gingrich took the stage to the stirring sound of Survivor's 1980's rock anthem "Eye of the Tiger." He walked deliberately through the crowd.
Thursday Feb 9 | ABC News
Every four years, the U.S. holds a presidential election, and every four years, musicians ask Republican candidates to stop playing their songs at rallies.
3 Finalist Castaways Admit Materialistic Side
JUST A THOUGHT: Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.
American Sauce: The strategy of campaign music
Camp Gingrich plays the theme song from "The Karate Kid." Mitt Romney? He's wrapping himself in the long-haired high octaves of Kid Rock.
Showdown: Musicians vs. politicians
For politicians, finding the right song to get people listening to their message is crucial.
Video Highlights: Jim Peterik Rocks TWS
Burr Ridge-based rock star Jim Peterik, best known as the former guitarist for Survivor and longtime guitarist-vocalist for The Ides of March, played to a sold-out audience Saturday at the Theatre of Western Springs .
Sunday Morning Stretch... were YOU up for the fun?? =D
A true easing into your Sunday morning with the Stretch today, with some gospel thanks to Paul Simon... and Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood for that matter - sounding great live! The Crossword Cuts brought out the words of wisdom of Jim Croce and our 'competitve' nature explored through Survivor and Santana.
'Eye of the Tiger' musician sues Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich is having a lot of bad luck lately. As if losing the Nevada caucuses isn't bad enough, Gingrich now is facing a copyright lawsuit.
'Eye Of The Tiger' Singer Violates Newt Gingrich's Copyright On The Colbert Report
On Thursday's Colbert Report , Stephen Colbert reported that Newt Gingrich was playing Survivor's Eye of the Tiger at his campaign events without the band's permission prompting them to sue the former Speaker of the House .
'Eye of the Tiger' co-writer disagrees with bandmate's beef with Gingrich
One of the writers of "Eye of the Tiger" has no problem with Newt Gingrich using the hit song to pump up crowds at campaign events.
K'naan to Romney: Don't use my music
No, they didn't ask. "I have not been asked for permission by Mitt Romney's campaign for the use of my song," said Somali-Canadian musician K'naan on Wednesday, after the politician celebrated his victory in the U.S. Republican Florida primary to the sound of the global hit Wavin' Flag .
Gingrich Sued For Pirating Musician
First candidate to get sued this season is Newt Gingrich for ripping off the song "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor .
Former Survivor member sues Gingrich for using - Eye of Tiger'
A founding member of the rock band Survivor says Newt Gingrich is using the band's biggest hit - "Eye of the Tiger" - without permission at campaign appearances, according to a federal copyright infringement lawsuit filed this week.
Newt beign sued for copyright infringement
A member of Chicago rock band Survivor has taken legal measures to stop the Gingrich campaign from using the band's underdog theme "Eye of the Tiger," the Oscar-nominated song written for "Rocky III." Frankie Sullivan, who wrote the song, wants Newt to stop using it.
Newt Sued, Iowa GOP Leader Resigns, Romney Gains But Loses And More
Newt Gingrich was sued by a songwriter from the group Survivor for using without permission the song "Eye of the Tiger" at campaign appearances.
Campaign Songs That Might Even Give Newt Gingrich a Shot at the Presidency
Campaign songs aren't anything new. In 1960, JFK used Frank Sinatra's optimistic "High Hopes" during the elections.
Any Other Bands Want to Sue Newt Gingrich?
Whatever your political persuasion, and whatever else Newt Gingrich might be, he's the ill-tempered old man who tells other people to do as he says, not as he does.
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Newt Gingrich sued by 'Eye of the Tiger' composer
The composer of the Survivor hit "Eye of the Tiger" has sued Newt Gingrich to stop the Republican presidential candidate from using the "Rocky III" anthem at campaign events.
Gingrich Sued for Using 'Rocky' Theme Song on Campaign Trail
Newt Gingrich, fighting for the Republican Party's nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in the 2012 election, was sued for unauthorized use of "Eye of the Tiger," the Grammy-winning theme song from "Rocky III." Frank Sullivan, a co-author of the song, sued the candidate today in federal court in Chicago, seeking a court order blocking ... (more)
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