Fall Out Boy's Controversial Cover of Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start the Fire' Divides Fans
TL;DR
Fall Out Boy released a cover of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" with updated lyrics referencing events from 1989 to 2023, but the remake received mixed reactions on social media. While some listeners enjoyed the band's take on the song, others criticized the omission of major events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Fall Out Boy defended their choices, and the cover is part of their ongoing tour and album release.
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