According to ABC News, on Saturday October 10th Aerosmith front-man Steven Tyler sent a cease-and-desist letter to Trump’s campaign committee. The letter stated that Trump “does not have our client’s permission to use ‘Dream On'” or any of Tyler’s other songs during campaigning. It also stated that it “gives the false impression that he is connected with or endorses Mr. Trump’s presidential bid.” Tyler, a registered Republican, attended the GOP contenders’ first debate in August and although he is a Republican, Tyler’s Attorney, Dina LaPolt claims that the letter was not political or personal, but has everything to do with permission and copyright.
However, just today, a defiant Trump walked onto a stage in Manchester, New Hampshire to “Dream On”. And when asked by reporters about the issue, Trump responded “Actually that’s all worked out” before walking out to give his speech. Representatives from Trump’s camp offered up no further explanation. Perhaps a settlement had been made behind the scenes.
This is not the first time the real estate mogul has been in trouble for using an artists’ music during his campaign. Last month, R.E.M. front-man Michael Stipe was in an uproar after Trump played “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” at an event. And in July, Trump got into a verbal altercation (via social media) with singer Neil Young, after he asked Trump to stop playing “Rockin’ in The Free World” at rallies.
Donald Trump was not authorized to use ‘Rockin’ In The Free World’ in his presidential candidacy announcement,” Young’s management company commented. “Neil Young, a Canadian citizen, is a supporter of Bernie Sanders for President of the United States of America.”
On June 24th Trump retaliated at Young, tweeting: “A few months ago Neil Young came to my office looking for $$ on an audio deal & called me last week to go to his concert. Wow!”
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