Fall Out Boy's Controversial Remake of "We Didn't Start the Fire" Divides Fans
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Fall Out Boy has released a cover of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire," updating the lyrics to reference events from 1989 to the present. The song covers various moments from the '90s, '00s, '10s, and '20s, including references to MySpace, My Chemical Romance, and the Chicago Cubs' World Series win. The band's frontman, Pete Wentz, expressed his nostalgia for the song and the importance of the events it references. A limited edition 7" vinyl of the cover is available for pre-order.
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