Rolling Stones To Trump: Stop Playing Our Music
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP)-- The Rolling Stones are aware of Donald Trump's campaign music choices, and they're not happy about it.
The band has asked the Republican nominee to stop playing their songs at his events, which includes the 1969 classic, "You Can't Always Get What You Want."
In a statement Wednesday, the rock band said they have not given permission to the Trump campaign to use their songs and "have requested that they cease all use immediately."
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A Trump campaign spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Trump, an avid music fan, has featured Rolling Stones songs at his rallies for months as part of a diverse soundtrack that includes Elton John, opera and classic rock songs.
This is not Trump's first run-in with artist opposition. Neil Young spoke out in June saying one of his songs had been used without his permission. Young, a Canadian citizen, wrote that he would not allow his music to be used for a candidate.
"Music is a universal language. so I am glad that so many people with varying beliefs get enjoyment from my music, even if they don't share my beliefs," Young wrote. "But had I been asked to allow my music to be used for a candidate – I would have said no."
John Kasich plans to end his bid for the White House, making Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee for president. Kasich had earlier cancelled a press conference in Virginia, a day after Ted Cruz dropped out of the race following Trump's primary win Tuesday in Indiana.
Trump still needs about 200 delegates to formally secure the nomination, but Cruz's abrupt decision to end his campaign removed his last major obstacle.
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