Written by Yolanda Young — Here’s a list of those who don’t want Trump playing them.
As if speaking from the grave, the Twitter account of George Harrison, which is controlled by the late Beatle’s heirs, issued this statement:
“The unauthorized use of #HereComestheSun at the #RNCinCLEis offensive & against the wishes of the George Harrison estate.”
Walter Williams and Eddie Levert, founding members of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame vocal group the O’Jays said the following in a statement objecting to the use of the RNC playing their 1973 hit “Love Train.
“Our music, and most especially, ‘Love Train’ is about bringing people together, not building walls…I don’t appreciate being associated with Mr. Trump and his usage of our music without permission,” said Williams.
“I don’t agree, whatsoever, with Trump’s politics,” added Levert.
After the RNC played Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September,” the Hall of Famers tweeted a statement nearly identical to an earlier tweet from the British group, Queen:
“Another unauthorized use (‘September’) at the Republican Convention, against our wishes.”
The Rolling Stones told Time Magazine through a spokesman:
“The Rolling Stones have never given permission to the Trump campaign to use their songs and have requested that they cease all use immediately.”
“Go f— yourselves, the lot of you — you sad, attention-grabbing, power-hungry little men,” was the advice R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe gave Trump. “Do not use our music or my voice for your moronic charade of a campaign.”
Adele was a bit more subtle when her spokesman Benny Tarantini told CNN:
“Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning.”
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