Spotify support buckles under complaints from angry Neil Young fans

Enlarge / Neil Young's fans aren't happy that the rocker's music is no longer available on Spotify. (credit: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Neil Young was mad. Now his fans are, too, and they're telling Spotify about it.

Earlier this week, Young had asked the music-streaming service to remove his music from its library in response to COVID misinformation aired on Joe Rogan's podcast, which is available only on Spotify. I want you to let Spotify know immediately TODAY that I want all my music off their platform," Young wrote on his website. They can have Rogan or Young. Not both."

Spotify complied with the request, which ultimately came from Warner Brothers, Young's label. Though the loss of Young's music likely represents a small percentage of overall streams on Spotify, Young pointed out that Spotify represents 60% of the streaming of my music to listeners around the world."

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