Peter Gabriel’s official Web site posted this message Monday, upon the British songwriter finding out that his song “Sledgehammer” is sometimes used as introduction music on Rush Limbaugh’s radio show, including when Limbaugh made his controversial comments attacking Sandra Fluke:
Peter Gabriel has asked that this response be published when he found out that his track ‘Sledgehammer’ has been used on the Rush Limbaugh show:
‘Peter was appalled to learn that his music was linked to Rush Limbaugh’s extraordinary attack on Sandra Flute. (sic) It is obvious from anyone that knows Peter’s work that he would never approve such a use. He has asked his representatives to make sure his music is withdrawn and especially from these unfair aggressive and ignorant comments.’
Gabriel’s own politics have long been associated with progressive causes, such as his support of the Labour Party in Britain, and his anti-Apartheid activism and song “Biko” in the 1980s.
