24, when Young, outraged that The Joe Rogan Experience was “potentially causing death to those who believe the disinformation being spread,” wrote on his Neil Young Archives site: “I want you to let Spotify know immediately TODAY that I want all my music off their platform. The clash between Young, Spotify, and Rogan began Jan. (Update: In a letter titled “I Stand With Neil Young!” posted on her website Friday evening, Joni Mitchell announced that she’s joining Young in pulling her music from Spotify.) However, it remains to be seen if Young’s boycott will make a real difference, or if other major artists will follow his lead. Meanwhile, the backlash against Spotify continues to escalate.

Following Neil Young’s withdrawal from Spotify Wednesday to protest the streaming service’s popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast - which has come under fire for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines - Young has been declared a “hero” by fans, peers, and even the director of the World Health Organization.

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