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Neil Young Criticizes Elon Musk and Automakers in Reworked Protest Song

The rock legend debuted 'Let’s Roll Again' at a Los Angeles benefit, taking aim at climate inaction and corporate priorities.

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Overview

  • Neil Young premiered 'Let’s Roll Again,' a reimagining of Woody Guthrie’s 'This Land Is Your Land,' at the Light Up the Blues benefit concert on April 26, 2025.
  • The song criticizes U.S. automakers for failing to prioritize safety and environmental sustainability, urging them to build cleaner and safer vehicles.
  • Young directly targets Elon Musk with the lyric, 'If you’re a fascist, get a Tesla,' highlighting his ongoing critique of the tech mogul.
  • This marks a continuation of Young’s activism, including a two-year boycott of Musk’s X platform over antisemitic content.
  • Musk has not responded to the song’s pointed criticisms, while Young has expressed broader concerns about censorship and political repercussions for his outspoken views.