Aging classic rocker foofighters upset over trump using their song at rally
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather outside Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, before the departure of Trumps motorcade.

Aging Classic Rocker FooFighters Upset Over Trump Using Their Song At Rally

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August 24, 2024

In a turn of events that could have been ripped straight from a rock ‘n’ roll drama, the Foo Fighters have found themselves in a showdown with former President Donald Trump.

The aging rockers made it clear to their fans, Trump is not their hero.

The band’s iconic 1997 anthem “My Hero” was blasted at a rally in Glendale, Arizona, as Trump welcomed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage. What could possibly go wrong? Well, pretty much everything.

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First off, it’s safe to say the Foo Fighters are not exactly Trump’s biggest fans. When the song began playing, it wasn’t long before the band’s camp made it clear they had nothing to do with this musical selection.

According to a spokesperson, the band was not asked for permission—and if they had been, it would have been a hard no. In fact, the band’s team is already taking “appropriate actions” against the campaign, and any royalties from the unauthorized usage are set to be donated to the Harris/Walz campaign. That’s one way to hit back!

The whole situation got even more bizarre when Trump, in his signature style, introduced Kennedy as someone “very low-key” and someone who has been “highly respected.” As if the irony wasn’t thick enough, Trump admitted he’s only known Kennedy for the past 16 months, but hey, that’s practically a lifetime in Trump years.

The Foo Fighters didn’t let this slide on social media, either.

When a fan on X (formerly Twitter) asked if they had let Trump use the song, the band’s response was a firm “No.” They even shared the exchange, adding, “Let us be clear.”

So, to sum it up: Trump might have thought he found his rally soundtrack, but the Foo Fighters are making it crystal clear that “My Hero” is not marching to the beat of his drum. Who knew that one song could spark such a rockin’ controversy?

Phil Stilton

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