Bruce Springsteen guitarist Nils Lofgren joins protest of Spotify over Covid misinformation

In this March 15, 2016 file photo, Bruce Springsteen, center, performs with Nils Lofgren, left, and Steven Van Zandt of the E Street Band during their concert at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles. Springsteen’s latest album, “Letter To You” will be released on Oct. 23.

The guitarist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band pulled his songs from the streaming service to protest.

In a statement on Saturday, Lofgren urged others to stand with hundreds of health care professionals, scientists, doctors and nurses in calling out Spotify for promoting lies and misinformation that are hurting and killing people.

The last 27 years of Lofgren's music has been taken off of Spotify and he is working with music labels to get the earlier songs removed.

Despite concerns that it is spreading Covid misinformation, it is still airing Rogan's popular show, The Joe Rogan Experience. Rogan spoke with Dr. Robert Malone, an infectious disease specialist who has become well-known among anti-vaccine Americans. A person has been banned from the micro-messaging service.

The company could not be reached for comment. In a statement on Thursday, the company said it reviews content for misinformation and has removed over 20,000 episodes of Covid-19 since the start of the Pandemic.

Neil Young demanded that his music be removed from the service. Mitchell said Friday that she would join the protest and have her music pulled as well.

Bruce Springsteen (L) and Nils Lofgren with the E Street Band perform at Veterans Park in celebration of the 105th anniversary of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in Milwaukee, Wisconsin August 30, 2008.

Mitchell said in a message on her website that irresponsible people are spreading lies that are costing people their lives.

She said on Saturday that she wouldn't be releasing any more podcasts until further notice.

CNBC was unable to reach Brown for comment.

According to a report on Sunday, Prince Harry and his wife,Meghan, have expressed concerns to Spotify over Covid misinformation, but said they will continue to work with the company. The couple's foundation was cited in the report. The couple signed a streaming deal.

The company's shares closed Friday at $172.98, up 1%. So far this year, shares have fallen 26%. The company's stock hit a low of $164.31 on Friday due to market turbulence.

The Associated Press contributed to the report.