Mr Tyler is a registered Republican and says it is not a ‘personal’ issue, but a question of permission and copyright. Mr Trump was initially asked to stop using the song two months ago, but has continued to use it on the campaign trail.
Neil Young and REM
It is the third time a musician has confronted Mr Trump about using their music in such a way. Neil Young demanded that the businessman stop using his song Rockin’ in the Free World and declared his support for Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, while REM singer Michael Stipe issued a statement saying: ‘Do not use our music or my voice for your moronic charade of a campaign.’
Leeway
US copyright laws technically allow politicians to use recorded music at their rallies, as long as the venue has a public performance licence. But there is some leeway for artists to complain that their image and reputation is being damaged as a result. Source: BBC News
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