POP/ROCK - June 28, 1990

Boss High on ‘Banned’: Bruce Springsteen gave 2 Live Crew leader Luther Campbell permission to use the melody to Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” on Campbell’s upcoming “Banned in the U.S.A” single because the rock star liked the single and he feels strongly about the right to free expression in the arts, the singer’s manager, Jon Landau, said Wednesday. “Bruce is completely aware of the fact that Luther has been the victim of selective prosecution (in the 2 Live Crew obscenity case),” Landau told The Times. “If the consequence of his granting permission (to Luther) proves to be helpful in supporting the right of free expression, Bruce is very happy to have played a part.”