Detroit, Michigan – Multiple artists, including Jack White, ABBA, and the White Stripes, are demanding that President Trump halt the use of their music in his campaign events. White has even gone as far as threatening legal action against the Trump campaign for using his music without permission. This issue has sparked a larger conversation about artists’ rights and political affiliations in the music industry.
White, known for his work with the White Stripes and as a solo artist, joins a growing list of musicians who have publicly denounced Trump for using their music at campaign events. ABBA, the iconic Swedish pop group, has also made it clear that they want no association with the President’s campaign.
This ongoing trend of artists speaking out against the use of their music by political figures is not new. In the past, musicians such as Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, and Pharrell Williams have all taken issue with their music being used without permission for political purposes.
The debate surrounding the use of music in political campaigns raises questions about copyright laws and the rights of artists to control how their work is used. Artists like Jack White are making it clear that they do not want their music to be associated with political figures or ideologies that they do not support.
As the 2020 Presidential campaign continues, it is likely that more artists will come forward to demand that their music not be used for political purposes without their consent. This issue highlights the intersection of music, politics, and intellectual property rights in today’s society. The outcome of these conflicts could have a lasting impact on how music is used in political campaigns in the future.