Neil Young Gave Tim Walz Permission To Use “Rockin’ In The Free World” After Suing Donald Trump Over It

Last night, Minnesota governor Tim Walz officially accepted the vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention. When Walz finished his speech, Neil Young’s pissed-off 1989 anthem “Rockin’ In The Free World” boomed over the arena speakers. This is nothing new. “Rockin’ In The Free World” is a staple at political events, even though its lyrics paint a notably bleak picture of that free world. But this time, there was something different: Neil Young actually app...

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