All articles tagged with #the smiths
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NME
Morrissey plans to sell all his business interests in The Smiths, including rights to the band's name, music, and merchandise, citing burnout and a desire to disassociate from past bandmates and negative associations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Vulture
Morrissey has announced he is willing to sell his stake in The Smiths, including the band name, artwork, and music rights, amid ongoing disputes with former bandmate Johnny Marr over the band's trademarks and releases.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NME
Morrissey's concert in Dallas was abruptly ended when fans rushed the stage during his encore, leading to a security incident where a bodyguard was injured. The show, which featured a setlist of Morrissey's solo and The Smiths' songs, was cut short as the singer was forced to leave the stage. In other news, Morrissey recently donated £50,000 to Salford Lads Club to help prevent its closure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
Donald Trump could face a lawsuit for using a song by the Smiths at a rally, as the band's guitarist, Johnny Marr, and a lawyer have suggested potential legal action for copyright infringement and "passing off." This isn't the first time Trump has faced such issues, as the disco group Village People previously sent him a cease-and-desist letter for using their music at his events. Several other artists, including Neil Young, Adele, Rihanna, and Elton John, have also objected to Trump using their music at his campaign events.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Irish Times
Donald Trump has been playing The Smiths' song "Please Please Please, Let Me Get What I Want" at his campaign rallies, prompting guitarist Johnny Marr to express dismay and vow to "shut this s*** down." However, musicians often have limited control over politicians using their music due to licensing agreements, and it's unlikely that Marr can prevent Trump from using the song. While some bands may benefit from politicians using their music, the issue raises questions about the intersection of music and politics.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Guitarist Johnny Marr of The Smiths strongly objects to their music being played at former President Trump’s campaign events, calling for it to be "shut down." Marr has a history of clashing with conservative politicians and has spoken out against right-wing politicians who like The Smiths. This comes in contrast to his former bandmate Morrissey, who has made headlines for speaking out against cancel culture and politicizing diversity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by cleveland.com
British rock guitarist Johnny Marr of The Smiths called out Donald Trump for using the band's music at his rallies, demanding that it be stopped. Marr joins a long list of musicians who have spoken out against Trump using their music, including Adele, Aerosmith, and many others. The Smiths' lead singer, Morrissey, previously criticized Trump in a 2017 interview. Marr has been vocal against right-wing politicians and previously forbade them from claiming to like The Smiths.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
Johnny Marr criticized Donald Trump for using The Smiths' song at a political rally, expressing disbelief and calling for it to be stopped. Marr joins a list of artists who have publicly rebuked Trump for using their music at his events, despite not having permission. This incident adds to the ongoing issue of musicians objecting to their songs being used without consent at political rallies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gothamist
Donald Trump has been using The Smiths' "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" as warm-up music at his rallies, causing guitarist Johnny Marr to express his disapproval. Meanwhile, Florida officials warn against bringing "frozen" iguanas indoors, as they can become aggressive once thawed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is calling on Donald Trump to stop using the band's music at campaign rallies, specifically the song "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want." Marr reacted to a video showing Trump using the song at a rally in South Dakota and urged for it to be "shut right down right now." Trump has faced backlash from numerous artists, including The Rolling Stones, Linkin Park, and Neil Young, for using their music without permission at his 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.
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Johnny Marr criticizes Donald Trump for playing The Smiths' song at a rally, vowing to shut it down. This is not the first time Trump has faced backlash from musicians for using their songs without permission, with artists like The Rolling Stones, Prince, David Bowie, and Tom Petty's estate objecting to the use of their music at his events. While campaigns can obtain licenses for public performance of songs, artists can work with licensing organizations to remove their music from being used in this manner. Marr has not confirmed whether he will take legal action against the Trump campaign.
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Slicing Up Eyeballs
Rick Astley and Blossoms performed a secret set at Glastonbury, playing 16 of The Smiths' most popular songs. The setlist included "This Charming Man," "How Soon Is Now?" and "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out." Astley and Blossoms previously played two full shows of Smiths covers in Manchester and London in 2021. Morrissey and Johnny Marr had mixed reactions to their performances.