Australian musician Ross Wilson has expressed disapproval over the use of his 1971 hit "Eagle Rock" at a political event for the One Nation party. The song, originally recorded by Wilson’s band Daddy Cool, was played as walk-on music for One Nation candidate Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell during the party’s Victorian state election campaign launch last week.

Wilson, who was not present at the rally and is uncertain how much of the song was played, emphasized that "Eagle Rock" was intended to unify listeners rather than promote any political agenda. He stated that neither he nor Daddy Cool endorse any political parties or policies and warned against using the song in a way that might imply such support.

“I love that song, it’s the foundation of my professional career, but I don’t want it to be misused,” Wilson said, noting that the track has long been embraced by Australians across different backgrounds. He contrasted the use of "Eagle Rock" at the event with his own political views, which are more directly expressed in other songs he has written, such as 1976’s "Living In The Land Of Oz," which addresses issues like the White Australia policy and the treatment of First Nations people, and 2003’s "No Soul," which advocates for love and harmony.

Wilson’s remarks follow a similar objection voiced earlier this year by Dave Faulkner, lead singer of the Hoodoo Gurus, who criticized the use of his band’s song "What’s My Scene" at a One Nation gathering. Faulkner described his reaction as one of disgust, condemning the party’s rhetoric and distancing the band from any association with One Nation.

The controversies highlight ongoing tensions surrounding the use of popular music at political events, particularly when artists feel their work is being co-opted in ways that conflict with their personal or artistic values. Neither Wilson nor the Hoodoo Gurus have officially endorsed any political party, and both have been explicit in rejecting any implied support for One Nation’s platform.