Survivor Doesn’t Want Kim Davis Using ‘Eye Of The Tiger’ As Her Theme Song

American rock band Survivor wants Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to halt using their hit song “Eye of the Tiger” as her theme song.

Survivor Slams Kim Davis

On Tuesday, when Davis was released from prison after being held in contempt for refusing to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples, she exited to “Eye of the Tiger.” The song, popularized by its association with the Rocky film franchise, also played in the background during a press conference during which Davis stood beside her husband and Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.

Survivor, upon getting wind of Davis’ use of “Eye of the Tiger,” took to Facebook to reassure their fans that they had not authorized its use.

“NO! We did not grant Kim Davis any rights to use ‘My Tune -The Eye Of The Tiger.’ I would not grant her the rights to use Charmin!” the band wrote, adding to Huckabee, “C’mom Mike, you are not The Donald but you can do better than that.”

Survivor founder Jim Peterik addressed the situation on Twitter, distancing himself from Davis and her refusal to recognize marriage equality. “I have not authorized the use of Eye of the Tiger for use by Kim Davis and my publisher will issue a C&D,” Peterik tweeted. “This does not reflect my views.”

Peterik also released a formal statement to further distance Survivor from Davis and the cause for which she was jailed.

“I was very surprised and dismayed at the misuse of the song I co-wrote with Frankie Sullivan for Rocky lll,” he told Billboard. “The song has motivated thousands through the years to reach beyond their limits. Its use for the release of Kim Davis does not support my views or my politics. I have contacted my publishers to make sure this usage is stopped immediately.”