The Ongoing History of Musicians Saying 'Hell No' to Donald Trump Using Their Songs

[G_j]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vulture.com/amp/article/the-history-of-musicians-rejecting-donald-trump.html

Before and after assuming the office of president in November 2016, Donald Trump’s relationship with popular musicians has been, to put it lightly, embarrassing. Barely anybody wanted to perform at his inauguration in January 2017, and now, more than three years later with another Election Day rapidly approaching, one of the most reliably recurring headlines of late has been about musicians voicing their disdain for Trump using their songs at political functions — a fact that spurred dozens of high-profile artists to sign a letter, demanding that politicians obtain “consent” for using songs on the campaign trail to avoid “legal risk and unnecessary public controversy.” The message was obvious: They didn’t want any association with the president, even if, as some have noted, legal options are slim if correct licensing fees are paid.

But back to the drama. Throughout Trump’s journey of rallies, campaign stops, Juneteenth events, and more, numerous musicians have publicly demanded Trump disassociate himself with their work, a movement that has arguably been best pioneered by the president’s favorite artist, Neil Young. (Yeah, that’s got to hurt.) Take a stroll down memory lane and see just how long the history, which we sorted chronologically, has become.

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[mitch96]

1. I think the musicians should preemptively tell the tRump campaign NOT to use their songs

under penalty of legal action... That's all they understand.. Do it publicly also.. Shame them and get some free advertising for their music.. MSM would love it... Lyle Lovett?
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[Ohioboy]

2. Ironically, they don't seem to listen to the songs they use

For example, Neil Young's "Rockin In The Free World" is more about problems in America that get ignored, things like addiction and homelessness, all while having a "kinder gentler machine gun hand". Springsteen's "Born In The USA" is another song that is not about what the republicans think it's about.

[DFW]

3. I hereby grant the Trump campaign permission to use this song that I wrote

At their own peril, of course!

[Kid Berwyn]

4. Trump is King

He can do what he wants.

Paraphrasing another famous landlord outta New York: “Laws, like taxes, are for little people.”

[crickets]

5. That's an impressive list of talent that can't stand trump. nt