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"Musical Showdown: Rocker Johnny Marr Takes on Trump Over Song Usage"

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Source: cleveland.com
"Musical Showdown: Rocker Johnny Marr Takes on Trump Over Song Usage"
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British rock guitarist Johnny Marr of The Smiths called out Donald Trump for using the band's music at his rallies, demanding that it be stopped. Marr joins a long list of musicians who have spoken out against Trump using their music, including Adele, Aerosmith, and many others. The Smiths' lead singer, Morrissey, previously criticized Trump in a 2017 interview. Marr has been vocal against right-wing politicians and previously forbade them from claiming to like The Smiths.

Topics:entertainmentmusic#donald-trump#johnny-marr#music#music-rights#political-statements#the-smiths
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  2. The Smiths' Johnny Marr tries to stop Trump using their song: 'Consider this s–t shut down right now'  New York Post
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  4. Johnny Marr wants Trump to stop playing The Smiths at rallies  The A.V. Club

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