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The Stones had complained during the 2016 Trump campaign about the use of their music to ignite their conservative base in protests.
The 1969 Rolling Stones classic “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” was a popular song for their events. It was played again at the close of the recent Trump rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, an indoor event criticized for its potential to spread the coronavirus.
Other artists have also complained that their music is associated with the Trump events.
The family of the late rock musician Tom Petty said he had issued a cease and desist order after Trump used the song “I Won’t Back Down” in Tulsa.
“Trump was in no way authorized to use this song to promote a campaign that leaves too many Americans and common sense behind,” the statement said. “Both the late Tom Petty and his family strongly oppose racism and discrimination of any kind. Tom Petty would never want a song of his to be used in a hate campaign. He liked to bring people together. “
Rock musician Neil Young lashed out at Trump in 2018 after listening to one of his songs performed against his wishes during Trump’s mid-term campaign rallies. The Canadian-born musician warned Trump for using his 1990 single, “Rockin ‘in the Free World,” despite previous warnings.
