Fall Out Boy's Controversial Billy Joel Cover Sparks Twitter Backlash
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Fall Out Boy released a cover of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" featuring newsworthy items from 1989-2023, including references to Northeast Ohio such as Tamir Rice and LeBron James. The band received mixed feedback, with some praising the song while others criticized the omission of major headlines like the COVID-19 pandemic. Fall Out Boy will be performing live at Blossom Music Center on July 18.
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