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nikki wrote:While I like all of those bands (with the exception of Nirvana, of course) , I'm a die-hard Democrat and will NEVER vote for the other party. Who does these inane "studies" anyway?!?

hoagiepete wrote:All I know for sure is I wish the musicians would stay the hell out of politics. I can name a few that pissed me off so much I would never attend one of their concerts again...or buy their CDs for that matter, simply because they speak as if they really know what their talking about...when they typically don't have a flippin' clue.

What they are really missing is the fact that the US is so split on their political philosophies, these outspoken ya ya's don't realize they will likely alienate half their fanbase, regardless of the position they take. Further proof, they ain't too bright.

Just because they have a pulpit to espouse their shit...doesn't mean they should use it. Shut the F up and play your music.

Ahh. I guess I can go back to work now. Sorry I deviated from the original point of your thread.

hoagiepete wrote:All I know for sure is I wish the musicians would stay the hell out of politics. I can name a few that pissed me off so much I would never attend one of their concerts again...or buy their CDs for that matter, simply because they speak as if they really know what their talking about...when they typically don't have a flippin' clue.

What they are really missing is the fact that the US is so split on their political philosophies, these outspoken ya ya's don't realize they will likely alienate half their fanbase, regardless of the position they take. Further proof, they ain't too bright.

Just because they have a pulpit to espouse their shit...doesn't mean they should use it. Shut the F up and play your music.

Ahh. I guess I can go back to work now. Sorry I deviated from the original point of your thread.

hoagiepete wrote:All I know for sure is I wish the musicians would stay the hell out of politics. I can name a few that pissed me off so much I would never attend one of their concerts again...or buy their CDs for that matter, simply because they speak as if they really know what their talking about...when they typically don't have a flippin' clue.

What they are really missing is the fact that the US is so split on their political philosophies, these outspoken ya ya's don't realize they will likely alienate half their fanbase, regardless of the position they take. Further proof, they ain't too bright.

Just because they have a pulpit to espouse their shit...doesn't mean they should use it. Shut the F up and play your music.

Ahh. I guess I can go back to work now. Sorry I deviated from the original point of your thread.

Rockindeano wrote:I agree with you Pete. I think I know who you are referring to here. Bruce Springsteen is the most obvious, and I really wish he wouldn't talk politics at his show either. I am inclined to give him a pass only because I agree with his politics but I can see how if I were a republican, I would be turned off. His fanbase is so huge though, I don't think he gives a shit to be honest.

The Dixie Chicks paid dearly and still are, for their criticism of President Bush. Note to country artist; your fanbase is 90% republican. Don't call out republicans.

Rockindeano wrote:

hoagiepete wrote:All I know for sure is I wish the musicians would stay the hell out of politics. I can name a few that pissed me off so much I would never attend one of their concerts again...or buy their CDs for that matter, simply because they speak as if they really know what their talking about...when they typically don't have a flippin' clue.

What they are really missing is the fact that the US is so split on their political philosophies, these outspoken ya ya's don't realize they will likely alienate half their fanbase, regardless of the position they take. Further proof, they ain't too bright.

Just because they have a pulpit to espouse their shit...doesn't mean they should use it. Shut the F up and play your music.

Ahh. I guess I can go back to work now. Sorry I deviated from the original point of your thread.

I agree with you Pete. I think I know who you are referring to here. Bruce Springsteen is the most obvious, and I really wish he wouldn't talk politics at his show either. I am inclined to give him a pass only because I agree with his politics but I can see how if I were a republican, I would be turned off. His fanbase is so huge though, I don't think he gives a shit to be honest.

The Dixie Chicks paid dearly and still are, for their criticism of President Bush. Note to country artist; your fanbase is 90% republican. Don't call out republicans.

Angiekay wrote:

Rockindeano wrote:I agree with you Pete. I think I know who you are referring to here. Bruce Springsteen is the most obvious, and I really wish he wouldn't talk politics at his show either. I am inclined to give him a pass only because I agree with his politics but I can see how if I were a republican, I would be turned off. His fanbase is so huge though, I don't think he gives a shit to be honest.

The Dixie Chicks paid dearly and still are, for their criticism of President Bush. Note to country artist; your fanbase is 90% republican. Don't call out republicans.

Man, the list could be a mile long.

As mentioned already, the Eagles, The Fixx, Bruce, CSN, Neil Young, REM, Pearl Jam, Charlie Daniels, U2, John Fogerty, John Mellencamp....on and on and on.....

Oh and don't forget Nugent-the biggest mouth of them all! lol!

Gin and Tonic Sky wrote:[

I agree with you both. So does Alice Coooper. This was from 04 :

ALICE COOPER has told the Canadian Press that all the rock stars campaigning for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry are guilty of one thing: treason. The shock-rock legend, was disgusted when he learned of plans by Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, R.E.M. and other bands to hold a series of concerts aimed at unseating U.S. President George W. Bush.
"To me, that's treason. I call it treason against rock 'n' roll because rock is the antithesis of politics. Rock should never be in bed with politics," says the 56-year-old Cooper, who begins a 15-city Canadian tour on Aug. 20 in Thunder Bay, Ont.
"When I was a kid and my parents started talking about politics, I'd run to my room and put on the ROLLING STONES as loud as I could. So when I see all these rock stars up there talking politics, it makes me sick.
"If you're listening to a rock star in order to get your information on who to vote for, you're a bigger moron than they are. Why are we rock stars? Because we're morons. We sleep all day, we play music at night and very rarely do we sit around reading the Washington Journal."


I think Alice COoper is actually a Republican ( I heard he goes to NBA games with John McCAIN) but he doesnt beat people over the head with it. Hes also a Christian too, but again , he doesn't beat people over the head with it. its ok to have beliefs if your a star- both religious and political - as long as you dont beat people over the head with them.

Nor should listeners discriminate over an artists politcs. I listen to and like both Springsteen and the Eagles, though I agree with none of their poltical statements.

Rockindeano wrote:

hoagiepete wrote:All I know for sure is I wish the musicians would stay the hell out of politics. I can name a few that pissed me off so much I would never attend one of their concerts again...or buy their CDs for that matter, simply because they speak as if they really know what their talking about...when they typically don't have a flippin' clue.

What they are really missing is the fact that the US is so split on their political philosophies, these outspoken ya ya's don't realize they will likely alienate half their fanbase, regardless of the position they take. Further proof, they ain't too bright.

Just because they have a pulpit to espouse their shit...doesn't mean they should use it. Shut the F up and play your music.

Ahh. I guess I can go back to work now. Sorry I deviated from the original point of your thread.

I agree with you Pete. I think I know who you are referring to here. Bruce Springsteen is the most obvious, and I really wish he wouldn't talk politics at his show either. I am inclined to give him a pass only because I agree with his politics but I can see how if I were a republican, I would be turned off. His fanbase is so huge though, I don't think he gives a shit to be honest.

The Dixie Chicks paid dearly and still are, for their criticism of President Bush. Note to country artist; your fanbase is 90% republican. Don't call out republicans.

Angiekay wrote:

These surveys always make me laugh.


When it comes to the presidential election and rock radio, fans of Led Zeppelin and The Who are more likely to vote for Republican John McCain, while Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers devotees will tend to cast their votes for the Democratic candidate. According to Reuters, a new survey of more than 27,000 fans of rock radio covering almost 70 U.S. stations showed that 84 percent of respondents planned to vote in November. Males and classic rock fans favored Republicans more often, while females and alternative rockers tended to lean Democratic.

About 30 percent of those responding to the survey identified themselves as Democrats, nearly 22 percent said they were Republicans, and 21 declared themselves independents. About 26 percent named a different party or refused to answer or categorize themselves.
When asked their overall preference to occupy the Oval Office, Democrat Barack Obama led the way with 26 percent, compared to 22 percent for McCain and 18 percent for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.
The results were part of Jacobs Media's Media/Technology Web Poll IV