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So, Donald Trump walked out to R.E.M.'s classic 1987 single “It's the End of the World” at a campaign rally today. Do you think R.E.M. was pleased with this? I'm gonna give you a second to mull it over.
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Stumped?
Okay, here is the answer:
R.E.M. was NOT, in fact, pleased. Following is Michael Stipe's response, as tweeted out by bandmate Mike Mills:
“Go fuck yourselves, the lot of you–you sad, attention grabbing, power-hungry little men. Do not use our music or my voice for your 1)
– Mike Mills (@m_millsey) September 9, 2015
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…moronic charade of a campaign.”–Michael Stipe
– Mike Mills (@m_millsey) September 9, 2015
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And here is R.E.M.'s decidedly more measured reaction, via the band's official Facebook page:
“While we do not authorize or condone the use of our music at this political event, and do ask that these candidates…
Posted by R.E.M. on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Which one do you prefer?