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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Trump wasn’t authorized to use ‘We Are the Champions,’ Queen says
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleAnother musical act is telling Donald Trump to stop using their music.
The classic rock band Queen posts a statement on Twitter on Tuesday saying they never approved Trump’s use of “We Are the Champions” during the 2016 Republic National Convention.
An unauthorised use at the Republican Convention against our wishes – Queen
— Queen (@QueenWillRock) July 19, 2016
Before Melania Trump gave a speech in Cleveland on Monday night, Trump made a brief appearance to introduce her and walked onstage to Queen’s 1977 hit song.
“An unauthorised use at the Republican Convention against our wishes,” the band writes.
Other musicians who have asked Trump to stop using their music include the Rolling Stones, Adele and Neil Young.
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