Neil Young has intensified his feud with tech giants Apple and Verizon by announcing that he will be severing ties with both companies due to their backing of Donald Trump's administration. The legendary musician took to the Neil Young Archives website to express his discontent, citing the massive sums of money donated by these corporations to support Trump's presidential campaign.
Young claims that this financial support for the regime is unacceptable and that he can no longer use a Verizon phone or purchase new Apple products. He believes that both companies are complicit in supporting Trump's actions, which include the "unwarranted killing, tear-gassing, kidnapping, and arresting of innocent people." As a result, Young plans to sue Apple if his computer doesn't work without new costly upgrades.
The 80-year-old rocker has been vocal about his opposition to Trump's policies and support for social justice causes. In a recent live Zoom chat with premium members of the Neil Young Archives, he shared lyrics from one of his upcoming songs, "The Second Song," as well as expressed his excitement about creating new music.
When asked if he would consider making a biopic about his life, Young dismissed the idea, stating that he prefers to focus on making music rather than allowing someone else to tell his story while he's still alive. He also shared his thoughts on turning 80, saying that age is just a number and that he's now more focused on maintaining good health and enjoying physical activities like walking.
By taking aim at these major corporations, Young is using his platform to bring attention to the issue of Trump's administration and its impact on society.
Young claims that this financial support for the regime is unacceptable and that he can no longer use a Verizon phone or purchase new Apple products. He believes that both companies are complicit in supporting Trump's actions, which include the "unwarranted killing, tear-gassing, kidnapping, and arresting of innocent people." As a result, Young plans to sue Apple if his computer doesn't work without new costly upgrades.
The 80-year-old rocker has been vocal about his opposition to Trump's policies and support for social justice causes. In a recent live Zoom chat with premium members of the Neil Young Archives, he shared lyrics from one of his upcoming songs, "The Second Song," as well as expressed his excitement about creating new music.
When asked if he would consider making a biopic about his life, Young dismissed the idea, stating that he prefers to focus on making music rather than allowing someone else to tell his story while he's still alive. He also shared his thoughts on turning 80, saying that age is just a number and that he's now more focused on maintaining good health and enjoying physical activities like walking.
By taking aim at these major corporations, Young is using his platform to bring attention to the issue of Trump's administration and its impact on society.
at 80 years young! I'm proud of him for standing up for what he believes in, even if it means cutting ties with big corporations like Apple and Verizon 
. It's like he always said, "the truth will set you free"... but not until people start listening 
. His actions might cause some ruckus, but hey, someone's gotta speak out against the powers that be 
. And let's be real, his music is still more important than any phone or computer 
. Can't wait to hear what he comes up with next!
Interesting how some artists are using their platforms to speak out against politics! I mean, it's crazy that a 80-year-old legend like Neil Young is still so passionate about making a change 
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he's literally cutting ties with Apple and Verizon because they supported trump's admin... i mean, come on! what's next? will arnie be cancelling his deal with apple too?! 
I don't blame Neil for speaking out against companies that backed Trump's campaign. It's like they're enabling some serious harm 
. I mean, who wants to support a president who's been accused of human rights abuses? 
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. I get where Neil Young is coming from - it's pretty messed up that companies are backing a president who's basically got a history of being super divisive and authoritarian. But at the same time, can't he just...I don't know, not use his platform to stir up drama? 
I'd actually kind of be down for it - there's so much interesting stuff in Neil Young's history that could make for an epic story. Plus, 80 and still rocking? That's like the ultimate definition of cool 
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but can't we just get on with making music already? 
. And Verizon? They're just enabling Trump's regime by not speaking out against this mess 
... Young is an icon for standing up to the big guys, I salute him! 
His focus on music is what matters most - let's leave the biopic talk to someone else who wants to exploit his life story 
. Will other artists follow in Neil Young's footsteps? Can you imagine if more musicians were using their platforms to speak out on social issues? It could be a game-changer 
I'm not surprised by Neil Young's decision to sever ties with Apple and Verizon. It's been clear for a while now that he wasn't going to be quiet about his opposition to Trump's policies. The fact that these corporations are backing him is like, super wrong in my eyes 
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. I mean, 80 years young and still firing away at injustice 
I totally get why he's doing this, I mean who wants their fave artist's music being used to support a president who's all about divide and conquer? 
Trump's actions are straight up nasty and it's amazing that Neil Young is using his platform to speak out against them. The fact that he's willing to cut ties with these companies because of their financial backing of Trump's campaign is HUGE, it shows that he's not afraid to take a stand for what he believes in! 
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I feel for Neil Young, it's not easy to take a stand when you're in your 80s 
It's like, I get where he's coming from on social justice issues, but using his platform to make a point is already being done by many other artists and activists 
. Still, it's great that he's speaking out - sometimes all it takes is one voice to spark change 
. And hey, at 80, can't we all just take it easy and enjoy the sunset instead of getting worked up over politics 
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