Poll: Artists Don't Influence Political Views

[Shawn]

In one of the most politically charged election years in U.S. history, the majority of musicians speaking their minds seem energized to vote President George W. Bush out of office. But a number of notable performers are slated to appear at next week's Republican National Convention, bucking the left-leaning industry trend.

Anti-Bush acts are making their case in song, such as those on the "Future Soundtrack for America" (Barsuk) and "Rock Against Bush" (Fat Wreck Chords) compilations. Others will do it on stage through outings like Vote for Change swing state tour, which boasts high-profile artists like Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, the Dixie Chicks, Babyface and John Mellencamp, among many others.

Read the rest of the article at Billboard

[DudeAsInCool]

But a number of notable performers are slated to appear at next week's Republican National Convention, bucking the left-leaning industry trend.

Name me one :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: They're so desperate they are trying to claim Johnny Cash as one of their own and he was never political when he was alive

[Redneck4sure]

I'm not sure who to vote for. I think I will check with Alice Cooper and see what he thinks. He seems like the most sensible of the bunch. :)

[DudeAsInCool]

I think I will check with Alice Cooper

Who?

[Redneck4sure]

Who?

This guy. Tell the truth.......doesn't he look intelligent, honest, well informed, and the kind of guy who would exercise good judgement? :)

[DudeAsInCool]

Moreso than the President At least you can see his whip...

[moonglow]

:good job:

[Redneck4sure]

I really liked the shirt and hat. :rolleyes:

it makes him look respectable.

[DudeAsInCool]

The Repub's lineup includes Faith Hill, ZZ Top, .38 Special and the Charlie Daniels Band. You can watch a video comparing the talent lineup for both conventions at the NY Times Discovery MultiMedia entitled 'Political Points':

http://www.nytimes.com/videopages/2004/08/...NTS_VIDEO2.html

Full political coverage on both campaigns can be found here:

http://www.nytimes.com/pages/politics/campaign/index.html

[DudeAsInCool]

Slate looks at the GOP's entertainment figures:

http://www.slate.com/id/2105761/

[DudeAsInCool]

Ron Silver, actor and of the most liberally active, switched over to the Republican side and says:

"I'm a 9/11 Republican," he said. "If we don't get this right, all the other things don't matter worth a hill of beans. I'll live to fight another day on health care, environmental concerns and sensible gun legislation. But this is such a predominant issue that it towers above all others, and I'm not certain both parties are capable of handling it the right way"

[Amber]

LOL, I'm voting for someone other than Bush...most likely Kerry at this point , and noone and I mean noone is changing my mind!

[Redneck4sure]

The Repub's lineup includes Faith Hill, ZZ Top, .38 Special and the Charlie Daniels Band.

I would like to be there for the ZZ Top and .38 Special performances. :good job:

The Kerry/Democrat/liberal bashing before and after would be cool too. :)