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Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Music legend debuts new song taking aim at Musk
Music legend Neil Young has debuted a new song taking aim at Elon Musk . The Canadian-American singer was performing with his new band, Chrome Hearts, at the Autism Speaks' Light Up the Blues Concert on Saturday when he first performed his new anthem apparently entitled Let's Roll Again, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. It started with a call on American car manufacturers Ford, General Motors and Chrysler to get back in the game and 'build us something that won't kill our kids, runs real clean,' the Daily Beast reports. The song also acknowledges China 's lead in clean vehicle production. 'Over in China/ They're way ahead/ That's hard to swallow,' Young intones, before taking direct aim at the Tesla CEO. 'If you're a fascist get a Tesla,' he sang, apparently bemoaning Musk's role in the Trump administration . 'It's electric, it doesn't matter.' The song then ends with another jab: 'If you're a Democrat, taste your freedom/ Get whatever you want, taste your freedom.' The 79-year-old singer-songwriter has long championed clean-energy vehicles - and has also long been a critic of President Donald Trump. In 2008, he launched Linc Volt Technology to promote retrofitting gas-powered vehicles with clean energy alternatives, the Chronicle reports. That same year, he also unveiled a 1959 Lincoln Continental he converted to run on batteries and a biodiesel generator at San Francisco's Dreamforce Conference. Young later adapted a Mercedes-Benz and a Hummer to run on vegetable oil. He has also been an outspoken critic of the president, slamming his use of his Rockin' in the Free World on the campaign trail in 2020 and suing Trump for the use of the song. In the years since, Young has derided Trump as the 'worst president in history' and 'a disgrace to my country.' More recently, the Canadian-born singer expressed his concerns that he would not be allowed back into the country following his upcoming European tour. 'When I go to play music in Europe, if I talk about Donald J. Trump, I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor with an aluminum blanket,' Young wrote on his website earlier this month. He continued: 'That is happening all the time now. Countries have new advice for those returning to America. You can read about it at the CANADA Desk. If I come back from Europe and am barred, can't play my USA tour, all of the folks who bought tickets will not be able to come to a concert by me.' 'That's right folks, if you say anything bad about Trump or his administration, you may be barred from re-entering USA,' he went on. 'If you are Canadian. If you are a dual citizen like me, who knows? We'll all find that out together.' Young characterized the situation as a threat to freedom of speech. 'If the fact that I think Donald Trump is the worst president in the history of our great country could stop me from coming back, what does that say for Freedom? I love America and its people and its music and its culture. … Remember Freedom of Speech?' The rocker went on: 'By these latest actions of our US government, it seems that those who speak out freely with their own opinions are now vulnerable to a non-existent Trump law. Then it seems to me that if you voted for Kamala Harris over Trump, that makes it possible for you to go to jail or be detained, punished in some way for not showing allegiance to what? How spineless is that?' 'Trump is not be able to stand up to anyone who does not agree with his ideas? Remember, all months have 30 days.' He concluded: 'One country, indivisible, with Liberty and Freedom for all. Remember that? I do.' It now appears that the animosity goes both ways - as Young's wife, Daryl Hannah , claimed Trump tried to prevent him from getting US citizenship during his first term in office. Young was born in Toronto and entered the US in 1966 without a visa before he acquired a green card in 1970. He was going through the process of becoming a citizen in 2019, and claimed interviewers were heavily concerned about his past marijuana use. Hannah condemned what Young had to go through in a recent interview with BBC . 'They tried to every trick in the book to mess him up, and made him keep coming back to be re-interviewed and re-interviewed. It's ridiculous [because] he's been living in America and paying taxes here since he was in his 20s,' Hannah said. But Young ultimately gained his US citizenship in January 2020, posting a photo on Instagram of himself giving an army salute next to the American flag. He also made his political affiliations clear by standing in front of a sign that read, ' Democrats register to vote here.' For his part, Musk has not yet responded to Young's new song.
Metro
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Metro
Glastonbury headliner takes swipe at Elon Musk with savage lyrics in new song
Neil Young has reportedly taken a swipe at Elon Musk and his company Tesla in a new, yet-to-be-released song. The Glastonbury headliner has never been afraid to get political, even expressing concern he would not be able to return to the US after his comments. Originally from Canada, Neil was concerned his outspoken criticism of American President Donald Trump would leave him unable to re-enter despite holding dual citizenship. The 79-year-old singer managed to get home and, while at a concert on Saturday, hit out at Trump's friend and advisor, Elon. Neil tells 'fascists' to 'get a Tesla' in a new track, which he unveiled at Autism Speaks' Light Up the Blues Concert, as per the San Francisco Chronicle. The song, reportedly called Let's Roll Again, encourages US car manufacturers to up their game before the not-so-subtle jibe. The Harvest Heart singer sings to Ford, General Motors and Chrysler to 'build us something that won't kill our kids, runs real clean'. 'Over in China/ They're way ahead/ That's hard to swallow,' he continues to the crowd in Los Angeles before adding: 'If you're a fascist, get a Tesla.' He added: 'If you're a Democrat, taste your freedom/ Get whatever you want, taste your freedom.' The Tesla owner has not responded to the dig, he was too busy entertaining us all at a sort of farewell meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Elon 'Double Hat' Musk has stepped back from leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). No word on if or when the new song will actually be recorded and released — or if it's part of his planned Worthy Farm set at the end of June. The Chrome Hearts icon has long been a car fanatic and once adapted a Mercedes-Benz and a Hummer to run on vegetable oil. He's also been a frequent critic of Trump and his administration, filing against the campaign to bar them from using his songs in 2020. On April 1, he shared a lengthy message on his website, expressing concern over whether his comments would block his ability to enter the US after his European tour. More Trending It came after reports that people are being detained and deported, such as punk band UK Subs, after criticising the man Neil called the 'worst president in history'. 'That's right folks, if you say anything bad about Trump or his administration, you may be barred from re-entering USA,' he wrote. 'If you are Canadian. If you are a dual citizen like me, who knows?' Neil called the situation a threat to freedom of speech and asked: 'If the fact that I think Donald Trump is the worst president in the history of our great country could stop me from coming back, what does that say for Freedom?' 'How spineless is that?' he continued. 'Trump is not able to stand up to anyone who does not agree with his ideas?' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Spice Girls rumoured to reunite – but there's a major catch MORE: Oscar-winning actor confirmed for 2025 Capital Summertime Ball in most insane line-up MORE: Blue Ivy channels inner Beyoncé with epic act during Cowboy Carter tour
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Music legend ignites explosive feud with Elon Musk with new song taking aim at billionaire
Music legend Neil Young has debuted a new song taking aim at Elon Musk. The Canadian-American singer was performing with his new band, Chrome Hearts, at the Autism Speaks' Light Up the Blues Concert on Saturday when he first performed his new anthem apparently entitled Let's Roll Again, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. It started with a call on American car manufacturers Ford, General Motors and Chrysler to get back in the game and 'build us something that won't kill our kids, runs real clean,' the Daily Beast reports. The song also acknowledges China 's lead in clean vehicle production. 'Over in China/ They're way ahead/ That's hard to swallow,' Young intones, before taking direct aim at the Tesla CEO. 'If you're a fascist get a Tesla,' he sang, apparently bemoaning Musk's role in the Trump administration. 'It's electric, it doesn't matter.' The song then ends with another jab: 'If you're a Democrat, taste your freedom/ Get whatever you want, taste your freedom.' The 79-year-old singer-songwriter has long championed clean-energy vehicles - and has also long been a critic of President Donald Trump. In 2008, he launched Linc Volt Technology to promote retrofitting gas-powered vehicles with clean energy alternatives, the Chronicle reports. That same year, he also unveiled a 1959 Lincoln Continental he converted to run on batteries and a biodiesel generator at San Francisco's Dreamforce Conference. Young later adapted a Mercedes-Benz and a Hummer to run on vegetable oil. He has also been an outspoken critic of the president, slamming his use of his Rockin' in the Free World on the campaign trail in 2020 and suing Trump for the use of the song. In the years since, Young has derided Trump as the 'worst president in history' and 'a disgrace to my country.' More recently, the Canadian-born singer expressed his concerns that he would not be allowed back into the country following his upcoming European tour. 'When I go to play music in Europe, if I talk about Donald J. Trump, I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor with an aluminum blanket,' Young wrote on his website earlier this month. He continued: 'That is happening all the time now. Countries have new advice for those returning to America. You can read about it at the CANADA Desk. If I come back from Europe and am barred, can't play my USA tour, all of the folks who bought tickets will not be able to come to a concert by me.' 'That's right folks, if you say anything bad about Trump or his administration, you may be barred from re-entering USA,' he went on. 'If you are Canadian. If you are a dual citizen like me, who knows? We'll all find that out together.' Young characterized the situation as a threat to freedom of speech. 'If the fact that I think Donald Trump is the worst president in the history of our great country could stop me from coming back, what does that say for Freedom? I love America and its people and its music and its culture. … Remember Freedom of Speech?' The rocker went on: 'By these latest actions of our US government, it seems that those who speak out freely with their own opinions are now vulnerable to a non-existent Trump law. Then it seems to me that if you voted for Kamala Harris over Trump, that makes it possible for you to go to jail or be detained, punished in some way for not showing allegiance to what? How spineless is that?' 'Trump is not be able to stand up to anyone who does not agree with his ideas? Remember, all months have 30 days.' He concluded: 'One country, indivisible, with Liberty and Freedom for all. Remember that? I do.' It now appears that the animosity goes both ways - as Young's wife, Daryl Hannah, claimed Trump tried to prevent him from getting US citizenship during his first term in office. Young was born in Toronto and entered the US in 1966 without a visa before he acquired a green card in 1970. He was going through the process of becoming a citizen in 2019, and claimed interviewers were heavily concerned about his past marijuana use. Hannah condemned what Young had to go through in a recent interview with BBC. 'They tried to every trick in the book to mess him up, and made him keep coming back to be re-interviewed and re-interviewed. It's ridiculous [because] he's been living in America and paying taxes here since he was in his 20s,' Hannah said. But Young ultimately gained his US citizenship in January 2020, posting a photo on Instagram of himself giving an army salute next to the American flag. He also made his political affiliations clear by standing in front of a sign that read, ' Democrats register to vote here.' For his part, Musk has not yet responded to Young's new song.
