Foo Fighters Didn’t Approve Trump Using “My Hero” at Rally, Donating Royalties to Harris-Walz Campaign
Welcome to the Boston Post News, where we bring you the latest updates on the unauthorized use of music by former President Donald Trump. In a recent incident, Trump played the Foo Fighters’ hit song “My Hero” at a rally in Arizona, where former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed him.
However, the Foo Fighters were not pleased with this use of their music. A spokesperson for the band stated that they were not asked permission, and if they had been, they would not have granted it. Any royalties received from the Trump campaign’s use of the song will be donated to the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz.
In response to a question about whether the band allowed Trump to use “My Hero” to welcome RJF Jr. on stage, the Foo Fighters’ account on X simply replied, “No.” They made it clear that they did not approve of the song being used in this context.
This is not the first time the Trump campaign has faced backlash for using music without permission. Just recently, a video posted by Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Chueng featuring Beyonce’s “Freedom” prompted a cease-and-desist notice from the singer’s record label and music producer.
Similarly, the Issac Hayes estate threatened to sue Trump for using the late soul singer’s song “Hold On, I’m Coming” at his rallies without permission. They demanded $3 million in licensing fees for the song’s repeated use at campaign events.
Even Canadian superstar Celine Dion spoke out against the unauthorized use of her hit song “My Heart Will Go On” at a recent campaign rally. Dion’s representatives expressed their disapproval and questioned the choice of song for the event.
The trend of using music without permission seems to continue within the Trump campaign, raising concerns among artists and their representatives. It’s essential for political campaigns and organizations to obtain proper authorization before using copyrighted material to avoid legal repercussions and respect artists’ rights.
As the controversy surrounding the unauthorized use of music by the Trump campaign unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting intellectual property rights and artists’ creative work. Stay tuned to the Boston Post News for more updates on this developing story.
