Smiths' Guitarist Johnny Marr Objects to Trump's Use of Band's Song at Rallies
Marr joins a growing list of musicians who have publicly rebuked Trump for using their songs without permission at his political events.
- Johnny Marr, guitarist for the British band The Smiths, has publicly objected to former President Donald Trump using the band's song 'Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want' at his political rallies.
- Marr expressed his discontent on social media, stating that he never thought this situation could occur and demanded that it be 'shut right down'.
- The song has reportedly been played at several Trump rallies, including events in South Dakota and New Hampshire.
- It remains unclear what legal action, if any, Marr intends to take to prevent further use of the song at Trump's events.
- Numerous other musicians, including the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and Neil Young, have previously objected to Trump using their music at his rallies.