Heart ask Sarah Palin to stop using "Barracuda"

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Originally Posted by LukeA

Depending on the venue and how its reported, it amounts to about 50 cents per spin... there's no real royalties to be had- unless it somehow spurred "Barracuda" into the Top 40, or something.

I have to believe that its simply and honestly the principle of it all.

I like Heart, but like many older acts, they aren't the huge stars they once were. They are touring a triple bill right now with Journey, and Cheap Trick. So while they may only get 50 cents every time the republicans play Barracuda, they are getting their name out there in a much bigger way than they would warming up the audience for Journey. They may even sell some more concert tickets due to the publicity, not to mention the potential to gain new fans who may have never heard of them. While it very well may be a matter of principal to them, it definitely is more beneficial for them to complain than to keep silent. Even the co writer and former guitarist of the song recognized that this exposure is a good thing for them.