Real estate magnate and television personality Donald Trump at the Treasure Island hotel and casino in Las Vegas, in 2011 (Photo : REUTERS/LAS VEGAS SUN/STEVE MARCUS)
Real estate mogul and billionaire Donald Trump, who garnered the ire of musicians lately for using songs without permission during his Republican campaigns, now angered Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler for using the band's song "Dream On."
Reps for Tyler sent Trump a legal notice which states, "Trump for President does not have our client's permission to use "Dream On" or any of our clients' other music in connection with the Campaign," the Hollywood Reporter said quoting the infringement letter.
Furthermore, the letter said the song played during the campaign and gave the attendees a false impression that Tyler is endorsing Trump's Presidential bid. According to the publication, the letter is the second warning that has been directed to Trump.
The first warning letter to the Republican frontrunner was issued after Trump's rally in Alabama, however, Trump still continued to use it. This time the mogul has been given a 24-hour deadline, by Tyler's legal team, warning "If Trump for President does not comply with our demands, our client will be forced to pursue any and all legal or equitable remedies which our client may have against you."
The letter has come as a surprise to many critiques, especially since Trump has been openly supportive of Tyler's musical pursuits. According to Fortune, Tyler attended the first GOP debate, as Trump's personal guest. In addition, the "Amazing" hit maker has been on the panel of judges at Trump's USA pageant.
While guitarist Joe Perry has voiced his support for the Republican campaigns in the past, many feel the move comes as bid to suggest to fans that the band is politically neutral, or that Perry and Tyler both prefer a non-Trump nominee as the Republican presidential candidate.
Meanwhile, R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" and Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" have also been used as part of Trump's campaign slogans, but have since been pulled out owing to objections raised by the respective bands.
