Prince was a famously private person who fiercely protected his music and his image. He refused to allow his music to be used in commercials, and he often fought with record companies over the rights to his music. In 2016, he pulled his music from all streaming services, making it impossible for fans to listen to his music online.
2. Thom Yorke
Thom Yorke, the lead singer of Radiohead, has also been outspoken in his criticism of advertising. He believes that advertising is a form of brainwashing, and he refuses to allow his music to be used in commercials. Radiohead has released several albums on their own label, and they have never allowed their music to be used in a commercial.
3. Neil Young
Neil Young is another musician who has refused to sell his music to advertisers. He has said that he believes that advertising is "the enemy of art," and he has never allowed his music to be used in a commercial. Young has also been outspoken in his criticism of the music industry, and he has called for a boycott of streaming services.
4. Björk
Björk is a singer-songwriter who has also refused to sell her music to advertisers. She has said that she believes that advertising is "the worst thing in the world," and she has never allowed her music to be used in a commercial. Björk has also been outspoken in her criticism of the music industry, and she has called for a return to the days when artists were able to make music without the interference of corporate interests.
5. Beck
Beck is a singer-songwriter who has also refused to sell his music to advertisers. He has said that he believes that advertising is "a form of pollution," and he has never allowed his music to be used in a commercial. Beck has also been outspoken in his criticism of the music industry, and he has called for a more democratic and artist-friendly music system.