: Musicians noted that being "dragged unwillingly into politics" can compromise their personal values, confuse their messaging, and alienate fans. Legal and Ethical Arguments
: Previously sent a cease-and-desist to the Trump campaign in 2015 regarding the use of "Dream On," framing it as a matter of creator rights rather than a partisan attack. Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai...
: Leading figures including Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones), and Steven Tyler and Joe Perry (Aerosmith) joined a list of over 50 artists such as Pearl Jam, Green Day, Elton John, and Lorde. : Musicians noted that being "dragged unwillingly into