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"Sinead O'Connor's Estate Demands Trump Cease Using Her Music at Rallies"
Sinéad O'Connor's estate and Chrysalis Records demand that Donald Trump stop using her music at his political rallies, stating that the late singer would have been disgusted and insulted by the misrepresentation. The estate issued a cease-and-desist letter to Trump, joining a list of artists who have taken similar action against the former president for using their music without permission. O'Connor, known for her outspoken criticism of Trump, referred to him as a "biblical devil" and a "Satanist" in the past.
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"Johnny Marr Furious as Trump Continues to Use The Smiths' Songs at Rallies"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
The Smiths' guitarist Johnny Marr has demanded that the Trump campaign stop using the band's song "Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" at rallies, expressing disbelief at its use and stating, "Consider this s–t shut down right now." Marr joins a list of artists who have objected to Trump using their music, with some pursuing legal action or sending cease-and-desist letters. It remains unclear if Marr plans to take legal action, but he is the latest in a series of musicians to protest the use of their songs by the former president's campaign.
Johnny Marr Condemns Trump's Use of The Smiths' Music at Rallies
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Johnny Marr denounces Donald Trump's use of The Smiths' song "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" at a campaign rally, expressing disbelief and shutting down the use of the song. Trump, currently running for a second term, has faced opposition from numerous artists for using their music at his rallies. While Marr has been outspoken against right-wing politicians praising The Smiths, frontman Morrissey has not yet spoken out against the use of the song.
The Smiths Guitarist Condemns Trump's Use of Band's Song at Rally
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
The Smiths' guitarist Johnny Marr shut down former President Donald Trump for using the band's song at a campaign event, joining a long list of musicians who have clashed with politicians over the unauthorized use of their music. From Eminem to Journey, artists have demanded that their songs not be used for political purposes, citing copyright infringement and expressing disapproval of the political messages associated with their music.