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Foo Fighters deny letting Donald Trump use their song at RFK Jr. rally Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Aug 24, 2024
Newest development Aug 26, 2024 · 2 reports Trump Campaign Trolls Foo Fighters Over Use Of ‘My Hero’ Song At Rally: “It’s Times Like These Facts Matter”
It is the second time this week—and the third time this month—that Trump's campaign has clashed with artists for using their music without permission.
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Foo Fighters deny letting Donald Trump use their song at RFK Jr. rally
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Trump Campaign Trolls Foo Fighters Over Use Of ‘My Hero’ Song At Rally: “It’s Times Like These Facts Matter”
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Salon
Foo Fighters did not give Trump permission to use "My Hero" at rally with RFK Jr. ↗ (opens Salon) Published Aug 23, 2024
Salon's feed description Foo Fighters did not give Trump permission to use "My Hero" at rally with RFK Jr.
Breitbart News
Foo Fighters Fume over 'My Hero' Playing at Trump Rally, Pledge to Donate Song Royalties to Harris Campaign ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Aug 23, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description Like clockwork, the proverbial complaints from musicians rolled in after a Trump rally, as bands who once "raged against the machine" now rage for it. On Friday, the Foo Fighters decried their 1997 hit song "My Hero" being played at former President Donald Trump's rally in Glendale, Arizona, as Demo…
PoliticusUSA
Foo Fighters To Donate Royalties To Kamala Harris After Trump Illegally Used Song ↗ (opens PoliticusUSA) Published Aug 23, 2024
PoliticusUSA's feed description Trump used the Foo Fighters song "My Hero" without permission so the band will be donating any royalties to the Harris campaign.
CBS News
Foo Fighters say they did not OK Trump using "My Hero" at Arizona rally, will donate royalties to Harris-Walz campaign ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Aug 23, 2024
CBS News's feed description Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
Newsweek
Foo Fighters deny letting Donald Trump use their song at RFK Jr. rally ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Aug 23, 2024
Newsweek's feed description It is the second time this week—and the third time this month—that Trump's campaign has clashed with artists for using their music without permission.
Rolling Stone
Foo Fighters Say Trump Didn't Have Permission to Use 'My Hero' at Arizona Rally ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Aug 23, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description Foo Fighters said that Donald Trump did not have permission to use "My Hero" at his Arizona rally, and that they would donate the royalties to the Harris/Walz campaign.
Washington Examiner
Foo Fighters taking action against Trump campaign for song usage, donating royalties to Harris ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Aug 23, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description The campaign played the song at its Arizona rally while it introduced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage, who endorsed Trump just hours before.
Entertainment Weekly
Foo Fighters didn't approve Donald Trump's use of 'My Hero' at rally ↗ (opens Entertainment Weekly) Published Aug 23, 2024
Entertainment Weekly's feed description Foo Fighters say Donald Trump did not get permission to use their song 'My Hero' at a Friday rally featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and they will donate any royalties to Kamala Harris' campaign.
Deadline
Foo Fighters Say They Didn’t Clear ‘My Hero’ For Donald Trump & RFK Jr. Rally; Will Donate Royalties To Kamala Harris’ Campaign ↗ (opens Deadline) Published Aug 24, 2024
Deadline's feed description The Foo Fighters are clarifying that they didn't approve of one of their songs being played during a Donald Trump rally in Arizona.
WTOP Washington DC
Foo Fighters say they did not OK Trump using ‘My Hero’ at Arizona rally ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC) Published Aug 24, 2024
WTOP Washington DC's feed description Former President Donald Trump has drawn the ire of another musical group for unauthorized use of their music. This time, it’s the Foo Fighters.
Breitbart News
Report: Trump Properly Licensed Foo Fighters Song at Rally with RFK Jr. ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Aug 24, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description Donald Trump had the right to play Foo Fighters' hit "My Hero" during his Friday rally in Arizona -- despite the band claiming otherwise.
Rolling Stone
Trump Campaign Asserts Right to Use Foo Fighters' 'My Hero' at Rally ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Aug 25, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description The Trump campaign says it was given approval to use Foo Fighters' 'My Hero' at an Arizona rally.
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Deadline
Trump Campaign Trolls Foo Fighters Over Use Of ‘My Hero’ Song At Rally: “It’s Times Like These Facts Matter” ↗ (opens Deadline) Published Aug 25, 2024
Deadline's feed description A Donald Trump spokesman hit back at Foo Fighters after the band complained about their hit "My Hero" being played at a weekend rally without its consent.
