Brian May Founding band member Brian May on his website ."Permission to use the track was neither sought nor given," He said " Donald Trump recently played the song ahead of a speech after the final Republican primaries, on Tuesday evening
"Regardless of our views on Mr Trump's platform, it has always been against our policy to allow Queen music to be used as a political campaigning tool," May said.
He added
"Our music embodies our own dreams and beliefs, but it is for all who care to listen and enjoy."
Queen is not the only band to complain about use of their songs during political rallies. Ex
In 2016 alone, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Adele, REM, and Neil Young have complained about the use of their music by Donald Trump.
"Regardless of our views on Mr Trump's platform, it has always been against our policy to allow Queen music to be used as a political campaigning tool," May said.
He added
"Our music embodies our own dreams and beliefs, but it is for all who care to listen and enjoy."
Queen is not the only band to complain about use of their songs during political rallies. Ex
In 2016 alone, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Adele, REM, and Neil Young have complained about the use of their music by Donald Trump.
Originally published as Queen want Trump to stop using their song
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