They won’t back down.
This gallery was originally published July 20, 2016, and most recently updated Sept. 16, 2024.
Queen vs. Donald Trump
Queenhas chastised Trump more than once for using their music.
Celine Dion; Donald Trump.Credit:Emma McIntyre/Getty; James Devaney/GC Images
“Queen does not want its music associated with any mainstream or political debate in any country.
But they didn’t.
The artistsent Trump a cease and desist letterfollowing the use of his song.
Queen; Donald Trump.Michael Putland/Getty Images; Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)
“Those are two people we don’t like very much.
We’ll get to the bottom of this.”
Meanwhile, Springsteens Born to Run has been used as Minnesota Gov.
Chad Kroeger; Donald Trump.Roadrunner Records; Zach Gibson - Pool/Getty Images
Tim Walzswalk-up music at ralliesfor the 2024 Democrat candidate for president,Kamala Harris.
(Walz is both Harris running mateand a Springsteen fan.)
Bobby McFerrin vs. George H.W.
Rihanna; Donald Trump.Taylor Hill/WireImage; NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
ABBA vs. John McCain
McCainlovedABBA.
Moore went on to perform atTrump’s inauguration in 2016.
In a statement, he said that Trump was not authorized to use the song.
Pharrell Williams; Donald Trump.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock; Darron Cummings/AP/REX/Shutterstock
The Canadian citizen also revealed that he’s “a supporter ofBernie Sanders.”
Ina statement on Facebook, they asked that Trump “cease and desist” from using their music.
FrontmanMichael Stipethenissued another statementvia bassistMike Mills' Twitter that was… less polite.
Michael James; Ted Cruz.Josh Brasted/WireImage; David J. Phillip/AP
“Do not use our music or my voice for your moronic charade of a campaign.”
However, the Osbournes were kind enough to come up with a few alternate song selections for the president.
“Ozzy’s music cannot be used for any means without approvals.
Bruce Springsteen; Ronald Reagan; Bob Dole; Pat Buchanan.Ebet Roberts/Redferns; Don Rypka/AFP/Getty Images; J. David Ake/AFP/Getty Images; Brian Snyder/Hulton Archive via Getty Images
The musician posted a copy of the filingon his website.
Brendon Urie vs. Donald Trump
Panic!
“Dear Trump Campaign, F— you.
John Mellencamp; Ronald Reagan; George W. Bush; John McCain.Laura/IMAGES/Getty Images; AFP/Getty Images;Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images; Mark Wilson/Getty Images
You’re not invited.
Stop playing my song,“Urie wrote on Twitter.
A cease and desist has been issued,” the groupwrote in a tweet.
Bobby McFerrin; George H.W. Bush.Ebet Roberts/Redferns; Cynthia Johnson/Liaison
They were soon singing a different tune later, however.
“Don’t do it Mr. President!
And I ask that you no longer use any of my music at your rallies especially ‘Y.M.C.A.’
Tom Petty; George W. Bush; Michele Bachmann.Neville Elder/Redferns; Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images; Richard Ellis/Getty Images
and ‘Macho Man.’
Sorry, but I can no longer look the other way.”
George Harrison vs. Republican National Convention
The 2016 Republican National Convention was rife with unauthorized song usage.
Sting; George W. Bush and Al Gore.Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank; Tannen Maury/AFP/Getty Images
Trump & such a dark day in US history.”
…And really, THAT song?”
After an August 2024 rally in St. Fast forward to August 2024, and the White Stripes have officially filed a lawsuit.
ABBA; John McCain.Michael Putland/Getty Images; William Thomas Cain/Getty Images
“Law suit coming from my lawyers about this (to add to your 5 thousand others.)”
On Sept. 9,he posted a screenshotof his official legal filing.
Dave Grohl; John McCain.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; William Thomas Cain/Getty Images
Sam Moore; Barack Obama.Jun Sato/WireImage; Win McNamee/Getty Images
Survivor; Mitt Romney; Newt Gingrich.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Bill Pugliano/Getty Images; Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Katrina Leskanich of Katrina and the Waves; Michele Bachmann.Ebet Roberts/Redferns; Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
Barry Goudreau; Mike Huckabee.Gary Miller/FilmMagic; Matt Sullivan/Getty Images
Neil Young; Donald Trump.Michael Tran/FilmMagic; Ty Wright/Getty Images
Steven Tyler; Donald Trump.Theo Wargo/Getty Images; Scott Olson/Getty Images
Michael Stipe; Donald Trump.Steven A Henry/WireImage; Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Adele; Donald Trump.Dana Edelson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards; Donald Trump.Gary Miller/FilmMagic; Tasos Katopodis/AFP/Getty Images
Earth, Wind & Fire; 2016 Republican National Convention.Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images; Dominick Reuter/AFP/Getty Images
Ozzy Osbourne.Christie Goodwin/Redferns/Getty Images
Neil Young; Donald Trump.Larry Busacca/Getty Images; Noam Galai/WireImage
Tom Petty; Donald Trump.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Brendon Urie; Donald Trump.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images
Chester Bennington; Donald Trump.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage; Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images
The Village People; Donald Trump.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Prince; Donald Trump.Matt Kent/WireImage; MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images
George Harrison; Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016.SGranitz/WireImage; Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Axl Rose; Donald Trump.Gary Miller/Getty Images; Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images
Laura Branigan; Donald Trump.Harry Langdon/Getty Images; Win McNamee/Getty Images
Isaac Hayes; Donald Trump.Getty(2)
Sinéad O’Connor; Donald Trump.Andrew Chin/Getty; Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters; Donald Trump.Astrida Valigorsky/Getty; Scott Olson/Getty
ABBA; Donald Trump.Michael Putland/Getty; Stephen Maturen/Getty
Jack White; Donald Trump.Rich Polk/Getty; Bill Pugliano/Getty
