Foo Fighters react to Donald Trump’s use of their song at rally
After Donald Trump used one of their songs during his presidential election campaign, Foo Fighters have responded.
The American rock band had their song, My Hero, played at Mr Trump’s campaign event in Arizona where Robert F Kennedy Jr appeared after endorsing the Republican candidate.
Despite the song being used without permission, Foo Fighters confirmed on social media that they did not give Mr Trump permission to use their 1997 track.
Foo Fighters performing at festival in Denmark in July. Pic: AP
The band reiterated their stance by reposting their response and adding the caption “let us be clear”.
A band spokesperson confirmed to the PA news agency that Foo Fighters were not asked permission to use their song, and if they were asked, they would have declined.
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Foo Fighters are just one of many artists who have objected to Mr Trump using their music without permission. Here are some other notable names:
The pop star condemned him for playing her classic song My Heart Will Go On during a campaign rally.
The Smiths
Johnny Marr of The Smiths criticized Mr Trump for using their hit Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want at a rally.
Tom Petty’s family issued a cease and desist notice after Mr Trump played I Won’t Back Down at a rally.
The Rolling Stones threatened to sue Mr Trump for using You Can’t Always Get What You Want at one of his rallies.
Neil Young attempted to sue Mr Trump for using his songs at rallies without permission.
Linkin Park
Linkin Park issued a cease-and-desist order after one of their songs appeared in a video supporting Mr Trump.
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne banned Mr Trump from using their music in campaign videos after he used their song Crazy Train without permission.
Steven Tyler of Aerosmith demanded Mr Trump stop using their songs at political rallies.
Prince’s family criticized Mr Trump for using Purple Rain at a campaign rally without permission.
Prince’s half-brother, Omarr Baker, stated on Twitter that the Prince Estate never gave permission for the use of Prince’s songs by President Trump or The White House.
Rihanna issued a cease-and-desist letter after Mr Trump played her song Don’t Stop The Music at an event in Tennessee.
In response to the incident, Rihanna stated that neither she nor her team would be associated with Mr Trump’s rallies.
