Donald Trump has been moving in the circles of money and power long enough that he’s certainly acquired his share of celebrity friends. Tyler says the repeated use of the song insinuates the Aerosmith frontman endorses Trump for president.
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The letter reportedly claims that Trump’s campaign ignored a previous request to stop using the song after an event in Mobile, Alabama, on August 21.
However he has continued to use it at events, including during a recent appearance in Georgia.
Donald Trump is a force to be reckoned with, and Steven Tyler isn’t afraid of the battle. Photo by Donald Mazur/Wire Image.
Steven Tyler, however, is a Republican.
Tyler and Trump have shared a friendship, with Tyler appearing at August’s Republican debate as a personal guest of Trump. Trump has had issues with other musicians and using their music as well.
News that the singer was unhappy with Trump using his song “Rockin’ in the Free World” during his candidacy announcement.
Earlier this summer, Neil Young’s rep revealed to E!
The band’s bassist Mike Mills posted a statement online saying the now defunct group were asking Trump to “cease and desist” from using REM’s music.
“The media and the American voter should focus on the bigger picture, and not allow grandstanding politicians to distract us from the pressing issues of the day and of the current Presidential campaign.”
You might think Trump’s campaign has taken a turn that Tyler doesn’t want to be associated with.
“Simply, one must get permission from the music creators”, LaPolt adds. “Steven wrote 100 per cent of Dream On, and this is about the unauthorised use of his property”.
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So far, there has been no comment from Donald Trump and his campaign.
