During a Trump rally in Ocala, Florida on Wednesday, October 12, the Backstreet Boys song was played several times over its duration.
- October 13, 2016
AceShowbiz -
Backstreet Boys is the latest musical artist to speak out against Donald Trump. The group declare that they don't want their song to be used in Trump's presidential campaign.
During a Trump rally in Ocala, Florida on Wednesday, October 12, Backstreet Boys' song "I Want It That Way" was played several times over its duration. This was apparently a new addition to the Trump campaign playlist and the boy band was not onboard.
Trump outreach to millennials is real. The pre-rally soundtrack is "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys. It's working on @alivitali.
— Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) October 12, 2016
Backstreet Boys playing again at Trump rally. Not enough Kevin Richardson solos for him. He was underrated. Deserved better than Ringo.
— Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) October 12, 2016
A representative for Backstreet Boys says in a statement, "BSB did not approve this and we are not associated with the Trump camp."
Backstreet Boys are joining the growing list of artists who don't want their song to be used by Trump, including Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Aerosmith, The White Stripes, Adele, The O'Jays, Earth, Wind & Fire and George Harrison among others.
Backstreet Boys is set to kick off their Las Vegas residency show in the Sin City at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino starting on March 1, 2017.
