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WHITESNAKE Mainman Objects To MCCAIN Use Of 'Here I Go Again' At Campaign Event

November 4, 2008

WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale has released a statement objecting to John McCain's use of the band's classic "Here I Go Again" during a campaign rally in Colorado on Tuesday.

"Having just heard my song 'Here I Go Again' at the end of a speech given by Republican Senator John McCain, live on CNN [see video below], I must respectfully object to having my music misappropriated for a political campaign that I do not personally support," Coverdale said.

"I am delighted to add that this election is my first voting experience as a brand new citizen of the United States of America... I voted for, and fully support, the Democratic representative, Senator Barack Obama, and believe in my heart and soul that he will best represent these United States in the most profound and fulfilling way."

According to The Pulse of Radio, the 2008 election has been marked by the leading voices of rock publicly coming out against Sen. John McCain in favor of Sen. Barack Obama. Obama's support in the rock community stood in direct contrast to several artists demanding that the McCain campaign immediately stop using their songs during his public appearances. Jackson Browne has gone so far as to sue the McCain campaign for what he says was illegal use of his 1977 hit "Running On Empty", and is seeking retribution as well as damages.

Video courtesy of The Raw Story:

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