“You can’t always get what you want” – the Rolling Stones dump Trump

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“You can’t always get what you want” – the Rolling Stones dump Trump
By Catherine Hardy | With AFP



The Rolling Stones are no fans of US presidential hopeful Donald Trump.

The British mega-group has asked the Republican Party’s presumptive candidate to stop using their music as the soundtrack to his campaign.

Megastars Adele and REM have made the same request.

-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2016-05-06

[Mosha]

This isn't the 1st that a Republican has been told to stop using a song by a rock band.

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[ezzra]

Will they too promise to leave the USA, or not Perform there if Trump was elected like some other entertainment's people

said they would?

[Mosha]

*OP edited out*

Quite a list.

http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/the-long-history-of-musicians-telling-republicans-to-stop-playing-their-music/

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Edited May 6, 2016 by Scott

[canopus1969]

You think Trump could give a flying fig what those OAP's say or think ?

[Emster23]

Good for Stones. Maybe if he'd chosen "Under my thumb" as theme song they might have gone along with it. Or "Hey, you, get off of my cloud"?

[Pinot]

Here comes the onslaught of criticism a la Springsteen.

[Ulysses G.]

Here comes the onslaught of criticism a la Springsteen.

At least the Stones were great 40 years ago and you expect young, naïve people to be far left liberals. Too bad they never grew up.

[colinneil]

Stones you are past your sell by date.

Butt out, stay out.

[jeffreysearch]

This isn't the 1st that a Republican has been told to stop using a song by a rock band.

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As they say ...... Any publicity is good publicity ..... im sure some of them use for there own ends ... not that the `Stones need any help ... lol

[boomerangutang]

I was wondering. I kept hearing the Stones' "Start me Up" song at Trump rallies (videos. I wasn't there in person), ....and wondered several times why the Stones allowed their song to become Trump's theme song. If campaigns know nothing else, they should know that you've got to get permission to use a musician's song. I can understand Trump not knowing that and/or not caring, but what about his minders? Trump is always bragging about how he gets the best people to work for him. None of them asked permission from the Stones to use their song as their theme song? If true, it proves yet again what a bullshitter Trump is.

If Keith and Mick were half as vindictive as Trump, they would slap a $20 million lawsuit on his pompous ass, for infringement of copyright.

[Linzz]

This isn't the 1st that a Republican has been told to stop using a song by a rock band.

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As they say ...... Any publicity is good publicity ..... im sure some of them use for there own ends ... not that the `Stones need any help ... lol

Any publicity is good publicity for Trump too

[AYJAYDEE]

Stones you are past your sell by date.

Butt out, stay out.

and yet your moron uses their song! lol

[Old Croc]

Stones you are past your sell by date.

Butt out, stay out.

Butt out, stay out! What does that mean?

"Past your sell by date" - your hero Trump obviously doesn't think so! (A pity pollies don't have a use by date, Trump turns 70 next month.)

It doesn't matter what you, or anyone else thinks of the band or their music, no politician should be using it as part of a campaign without seeking permission. Doesn't the artist have a say in who uses their music or how they use it?

"The British mega-group has asked the Republican Party’s presumptive candidate to stop using their music as the soundtrack to his campaign"

A quite reasonable request.

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[klauskunkel]

Aahh, no Sympathy for the Devil...

[whaleboneman]

You think Trump could give a flying fig what those OAP's say or think ?

Trump is a "know it all" who doesn't care what ANYONE thinks.

[jippytum]

This may be a breach of copyright issue rather than a no vote against Trump .No parties at the White House for the OAP's of rock.when Trump wins. They have made a good living from the states and perhaps should appreciate that and watch from the wings.

[Grouse]

Fortunately the oaf is thick skinned

I've never heard of a politician disliked so intensely by all but the most foolish people

I really think it is the end of the GOP. American politics will now become multiparty I predict. Who knows, after HRC you might have a coalition!

I can't see any musicians agreeing to let Trump use their music. Sinatra?

[AYJAYDEE]

Fortunately the oaf is thick skinned

I've never heard of a politician disliked so intensely by all but the most foolish people

I really think it is the end of the GOP. American politics will now become multiparty I predict. Who knows, after HRC you might have a coalition!

I can't see any musicians agreeing to let Trump use their music. Sinatra?

TWO CHORD NUGENT

[Berkshire]

Stones you are past your sell by date.

Butt out, stay out.

What?? The Stones want to butt out/stay out, but Trump keeps using their music. Did you even read the OP? Maybe the Stones should do what Trump always does and sue his ass off.

[Grouse]

Fortunately the oaf is thick skinned

I've never heard of a politician disliked so intensely by all but the most foolish people

I really think it is the end of the GOP. American politics will now become multiparty I predict. Who knows, after HRC you might have a coalition!

I can't see any musicians agreeing to let Trump use their music. Sinatra?

TWO CHORD NUGENT

Maybe some Mexican music?

[jeffreysearch]

Fortunately the oaf is thick skinned

I've never heard of a politician disliked so intensely by all but the most foolish people

I really think it is the end of the GOP. American politics will now become multiparty I predict. Who knows, after HRC you might have a coalition!

I can't see any musicians agreeing to let Trump use their music. Sinatra?

TWO CHORD NUGENT

Good song for `Hillary... Cat scratch fever - Ted Nugent ...

[boomerangutang]

Here's a song he can use: Big Bad John, but change it to Big Bad Don:

[keemapoot]

Fortunately the oaf is thick skinned

I've never heard of a politician disliked so intensely by all but the most foolish people

I really think it is the end of the GOP. American politics will now become multiparty I predict. Who knows, after HRC you might have a coalition!

I can't see any musicians agreeing to let Trump use their music. Sinatra?

Well, Hannity and Fox News love to use country western music as it is often patriotic, simplistic, and closer to the hearts of their constituency, but now with Fox and Republicans split on Trump, I suppose there is debate on that too.

I guess he could settle for old white guy music, maybe Elvis or something, but never Sinatra, wayy too classy. Wouldn't you love to see Trump do an Elvis impression?

[Grouse]

Fortunately the oaf is thick skinned

I've never heard of a politician disliked so intensely by all but the most foolish people

I really think it is the end of the GOP. American politics will now become multiparty I predict. Who knows, after HRC you might have a coalition!

I can't see any musicians agreeing to let Trump use their music. Sinatra?

Well, Hannity and Fox News love to use country western music as it is often patriotic, simplistic, and closer to the hearts of their constituency, but now with Fox and Republicans split on Trump, I suppose there is debate on that too.

I guess he could settle for old white guy music, maybe Elvis or something, but never Sinatra, wayy too classy. Wouldn't you love to see Trump do an Elvis impression?

Spare me, please!

[klauskunkel]

Wouldn't you love to see Trump do an Elvis impression?

Yup, "Trump has left the building".

[Rayk]

I was wondering. I kept hearing the Stones' "Start me Up" song at Trump rallies (videos. I wasn't there in person), ....and wondered several times why the Stones allowed their song to become Trump's theme song. If campaigns know nothing else, they should know that you've got to get permission to use a musician's song. I can understand Trump not knowing that and/or not caring, but what about his minders? Trump is always bragging about how he gets the best people to work for him. None of them asked permission from the Stones to use their song as their theme song? If true, it proves yet again what a bullshitter Trump is.

If Keith and Mick were half as vindictive as Trump, they would slap a $20 million lawsuit on his pompous ass, for infringement of copyright.

I'm quite sure they sought permission to use their songs as the great grandfathers were probably supporters of Trump in the beginning but have no doubt had a change of heart due to his ever increasing rhetoric.

He didn't become a multi billionaire by chance.

[Neurath]

You think Trump could give a flying fig what those OAP's say or think ?

Trump is a "know it all" who doesn't care what ANYONE thinks.

Nonsense. He cares if you say he has small hands. And he cares if you say he is worth less than 10 billion.

[RKASA]

Fortunately the oaf is thick skinned

I've never heard of a politician disliked so intensely by all but the most foolish people

I really think it is the end of the GOP. American politics will now become multiparty I predict. Who knows, after HRC you might have a coalition!

I can't see any musicians agreeing to let Trump use their music. Sinatra?

TWO CHORD NUGENT

Good song for `Hillary... Cat scratch fever - Ted Nugent ...

You mean.... Devil in a blue dress..... - Oh wait, She might not like that one.

[stevenl]

I was wondering. I kept hearing the Stones' "Start me Up" song at Trump rallies (videos. I wasn't there in person), ....and wondered several times why the Stones allowed their song to become Trump's theme song. If campaigns know nothing else, they should know that you've got to get permission to use a musician's song. I can understand Trump not knowing that and/or not caring, but what about his minders? Trump is always bragging about how he gets the best people to work for him. None of them asked permission from the Stones to use their song as their theme song? If true, it proves yet again what a bullshitter Trump is.

If Keith and Mick were half as vindictive as Trump, they would slap a $20 million lawsuit on his pompous ass, for infringement of copyright.

I'm quite sure they sought permission to use their songs as the great grandfathers were probably supporters of Trump in the beginning but have no doubt had a change of heart due to his ever increasing rhetoric.

He didn't become a multi billionaire by chance.

So why do you think the Stones were supporters of Trump in the beginning? And why are you quite sure they sought permission?