I hear you, this was news to me - taken from the Wikipedia article on all the rightfully pissed off artists:
In May 2020, Axl Rose opposed the use of the Guns N’ Roses cover of the Paul McCartney and Wings song “Live and Let Die” in a meatpacking plant where Trump refused to take the COVID-19 pandemic precaution of wearing a mask. In response, Rose created shirts with the phrase “Live N’ Let Die With COVID 45”, with all proceeds going to the MusiCares charity.
You’re power-hungry, sellin’ soldiers in a human grocery store
Excerpts from Civil War, “Use Your Illusion II”, Guns & Roses, 1991
I lacked the experience to understand an album I loved when it was released. Only much later in life did I pay attention to the lyrics and artists’ intent.
I listen to a morning radio show with grandpa rockers who regularly talk about their glory days with hookers and cocaine and they abhor Trump and the GOP in general.
Isaac Hayes, R.E.M., Guns N’ Roses and Neil Young:
Get in line, we’ve already sued.
Pretty sure that’s not even all of them.
Here’s a list… still not sure if it is everyone.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musicians_who_oppose_Donald_Trump's_use_of_their_music
I didn’t know See Also and References had a musical career.
I hear you, this was news to me - taken from the Wikipedia article on all the rightfully pissed off artists:
Oh my goodness, that is quite a list! Thank you for sharing.
GnR, I have to admit that one surprises me.
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Excerpts from Civil War, “Use Your Illusion II”, Guns & Roses, 1991
I lacked the experience to understand an album I loved when it was released. Only much later in life did I pay attention to the lyrics and artists’ intent.
Because they’re old white rocker guys they must be MAGA conservatives?
Remember Kanye endorsed Trump last time around.
I listen to a morning radio show with grandpa rockers who regularly talk about their glory days with hookers and cocaine and they abhor Trump and the GOP in general.