A couple of years ago Ted Nugent came to Don Henley’s defense when Henley was complaining about a Republican candidate using his music. He said, “ Politics are extremely personal and each of us has the right to chose for whom, and if our sacred pieces of musical identity will or will not be used.” As an artist himself I respect his opinion on the subject over people like Trump. I’m sure Nugent wouldn’t like it if Bernie Sanders used “Never Stop Believing” at his campaign rallies.
An artist doesn’t have to sign a contract with a music company that allows people like Trump to buy the right to use the artists music. Artists who sign such a contract have no grounds to complain
Still disagree. I think it’s a matter of optics, at least for me. Funny thing I never knew Adele had such a great voice till I heard one of her songs played at a Trump rally. :)