George Harrison’s estate has condemned Donald Trump and the US Republican party for use of The Beatles’ classic “Here Comes The Sun” at the 2016 Republican National Convention.
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Harrison’s family tweeted Friday that the use of the song “Here Comes the Sun” during the introduction of candidate Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka was not authorized. Or they can play songs from the convention hall’s catalog of licensed music. They had rejected an offer to appear and in a statement said Trump’s candidacy is “divisive and at odds with the overriding message of their song”.
What is certain is that this is not the first time Mr Trump or his campaign has run foul of musicians for the apparently unauthorised use of their music.
Paul Rodgers of the band Free complained about the playing of his song, “All Right Now”, at the finish of Trump’s acceptance speech on Thursday and hinted at legal action.
Politicians have often iconic rock songs to whip up their supporters – but sometimes it backfires.
Previously, the Rolling Stones, Steven Tyler, R.E.M, Queen, Adele, Elton John and Neil Young asked that their music not be used by Mr Trump.
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– Mike Huckabee was ordered to pay thousands of dollars to a company owned by guitarist Frankie Sullivan for using Eye Of The Tiger at a rally in September 2015.
