Foo Fighters Denounce Trump's Unauthorized Use of "My Hero" at Rally

Background

Former President Donald Trump's campaign has faced criticism for using music by artists without their permission. This week, rock band Foo Fighters condemned Trump's use of their song "My Hero" at a rally in Arizona.

Foo Fighters' Statement

The band released a statement saying they "did not endorse nor authorize the use of our song 'My Hero' at Donald Trump's political rally." They added that "This song was written for the innocent victims of 9/11 and their families."

Trump's Unauthorized Use

This is the second time this week and the third time this month that Trump's campaign has used music without artists' permission. Last week, the Rolling Stones objected to the use of their song "You Can't Always Get What You Want." Earlier this month, Neil Young demanded that Trump stop using his music.

Actions by Foo Fighters

In response to Trump's unauthorized use of "My Hero," the Foo Fighters announced they will donate any royalties generated by the song's use to the Biden-Harris campaign.

Music Rights and Political Campaigns

The use of music by political campaigns without artists' permission is a violation of copyright law. Artists have the right to control how their music is used, and unauthorized use can result in legal consequences.

Conclusion

The Foo Fighters' condemnation of Trump's unauthorized use of "My Hero" is a reminder of the importance of respecting artists' rights. Political campaigns must obtain permission before using copyrighted music.