Several musicians have wanted Trump to stop using their music but he doesn’t listen or care.
The musician Neil Young has sued the Trump campaign for using his music against his wishes, employing a new tactic in the perennial effort by artists to stop politicians from playing their songs at events. https://t.co/vpkfPsbKnT
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 12, 2020
Rock & Roll legend Neil Young takes President Trump's reelection campaign to court for copyright infringement https://t.co/qUlWoEL4pp pic.twitter.com/VUU95hLQic
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 6, 2020
I stand in solidarity with the Lakota Sioux & this is NOT ok with me https://t.co/iPVcFplOHa
— Neil Young Archives (@NeilYoungNYA) July 4, 2020
Neil Young on his music at Trump’s Mount Rushmore rally: "This is NOT OK with me" https://t.co/6SWq2aRk1v
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) July 4, 2020
Musician Neil Young is upset again with President Trump for playing his music on Friday during the White House's Mount Rushmore event celebrating Independence Day. https://t.co/5NLv36Rn9I
— CNN (@CNN) July 4, 2020
Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty’s estate- all demand Trump stop co-opting their music for his campaign hatefests. Like everything else, he uses and abuses what he likes, with no repercussions. He doesn’t give a damn. Using artist’s music without permission is NOT OK.
— Barbara Malmet (@B52Malmet) July 4, 2020
"Trump angers Neil Young by using three of his songs at controversial Mount Rushmore event" – https://t.co/eMaFjrg8zM
— Craig Rozniecki (@CraigRozniecki) July 4, 2020
This is nuts in a couple of different ways but the main ones are:
— Stephen Thomas Erlewine (@sterlewine) July 4, 2020
1. “Garden Party” is not one of Ricky Nelson’s early hits, it became a smash 15 years after his peak.
2. Ricky Nelson wrote “Garden Party” because he was frustrated with fans who only liked the older stuff. https://t.co/E43PnLEL1k
So does Steve Perry, formerly of Journey:
As one of the songwriters of Don’t Stop Believin’, I have not given permission to any political candidate to use this song!
— Steve Perry (@StevePerryMusic) July 4, 2020
The Rolling Stones, Prince Estate, Guns n' Roses, Rihanna, Springsteen, and now Steve Perry don't want Trump using their music.
— Leslie All In 4 Biden 🇺🇲 (@Leslieoo7) July 4, 2020
Why not play Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, and Meatloaf songs?
Oh, because the only musicians who like him suck a$$. https://t.co/94CXv50HG6
Excellent news!! Thanks to you guys!! Hippetyhaw!! : )Andrew Lloyd Webber Sends Cease-and-Desist to Trump Campaign For Using 'Memory' at Rallies https://t.co/OXYslqTPcM
— Betty Buckley (@BettyBuckley) July 13, 2020
Sad! 