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Rolling Stones tell Donald Trump to quit using their songs

The Rolling Stones, seen here in November 2015, have asked Donald Trump to stop playing their songs at his political events.
The Rolling Stones, seen here in November 2015, have asked Donald Trump to stop playing their songs at his political events. Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP

The Rolling Stones have asked presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to stop playing their songs at his campaign events.

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. The Rolling Stones’ 1969 classic “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” was a popular song choice for his events.

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