The guy just does not dig it when politicians use his music.  Especially if they’re Republicans.

It’s been reported that Tom Petty doesn’t want Michele Bachmann using his 1977 song, “American Girl,” in her campaign events. The song was played when the Republican presidential candidate left the stage in Waterloo, Iowa on Monday after making a nationally televised speech.

Petty’s manager will be asking the candidate’s team not to use his song again.

It’s not the first time he’s had to send a cease and desist letter.  During the 2004 presidential campaign, Petty sent a letter to President George W. Bush’s re-election campaign after it played “I Won’t Back Down” at political events.