August 24th 2024.
The Foo Fighters, an American rock band consisting of Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee, and Josh Freese, have taken a strong stance against the Donald Trump campaign. This comes after the former President used their hit song, My Hero, at a rally without their permission, causing the band to express their disapproval.
Originally released in 1997, My Hero has now become the latest song to land Trump in hot water. It was played at a rally in Arizona to introduce Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who had suspended his independent candidacy and endorsed Trump as the Republican nominee for the US election. When asked on social media if the band had given permission for its use, the Foo Fighters' account responded with a resounding "No."
A statement issued to the press confirmed that the band had not been asked for permission and that they would not have granted it if they were. Representatives for the band also stated that appropriate actions are being taken and any royalties received from this usage will be donated to the Harris/Walz campaign.
The unauthorized use of their music continued as a video of Robert Kennedy Jr.'s stage entrance, with My Hero playing in the background, was posted on his X account with the caption "Unite America." Kennedy, the nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, has been a lifelong Democrat but has recently accused the party of "abandoning democracy" and engaging in unjust "legal warfare" against him and Trump.
This is not the first time Trump has faced issues for using music without permission. In recent weeks, Beyonce reportedly threatened with a cease-and-desist letter after her song Freedom was used in a 13-second social media video. The Foo Fighters join a long list of artists who have complained about Trump's unauthorized use of their music, including Celine Dion for My Heart Will Go On and The Smiths with their song Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want.
Celine Dion released a statement condemning the use of her song, stating that it was not authorized and that she does not endorse it. The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr also responded, expressing his disbelief and shutting down any future use of their music. Other artists who have spoken out against Trump's use of their music include The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Black Sabbath, and Rihanna.
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