Should Musicians use their concerts for political speech?

[simeon]

I went to see George Michael in concert about 2 months ago (hey, when one of your best friends is gay, it comes with the territory) but it was a perfect concert.  He played all of his hits, called bush an idiot and thanked all of the straight men for being there because their GF/wives made them go.  He was very entertaining (minus the scandals) and wished us all luck with our new president...whoever he is.  It was just teh right amount of politics...when I go to a concert I expect to hear music, not to start a debate and/lose repect for who I am going to see.

Did really believe all the straight guys went there because of their girlfriends or wives? As Wham they had some good music, to this day careless whisper is a great song. I would love to see Elton John, and David Bowie in concert, and let's not forget about Freddy Mercury and Queen, talk about a legend in the field. Not many people know this but Eric Carr(drummer of Kiss)died on the same day Freddy did. We miss you Freddy.

[Dave Gray]

to this day careless whisper is a great song.

I literally just played that song seconds before I read this post.  Weird.

[Phishfan]

Wham sucks.

[bsmooth]

People can say whatever and whenever they want. That being said, they and the supporters have to be aware that they can and will be held accountable for those words, especially if they are wrong.

[simeon]

Speaking of musicians did anyone get a chance to see Def Leppard handle the Stanley cup at the opening game for Detroit ?
It's funny, they odiously have no clue what the Stanly Cup is and place on a pedestal upside down. Just for laughs here is the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmxZyr-juB8

[StL FinFan]

^ They are British.  What do they know about hockey?

[Dphins4me]

Many on here were apposed to Cindy McCain speaking out and as a matter of fact labeled her an idiot.
Well let's add Madonna to that sheet. Why can't musicians do what they do best and just perform their song's?
If I want to go to a political rally by big mouth Madonna let her advertise it.

They can.  Just as the people in the audience can say.  We do not agree & stop buying their records.

Dixie Chicks found this out the hard way.

[Defense54]

My apologies. I thougt it was you.
To Defense...I still don't care.

Nope........I already gave you guys too much ammo with my Job, I'm keeping my religious beliefs to myself.  

My only point to you Budda is that you seem very one sided and not even willing to discuss another point of view.  I know you are Gay and I have nothing against that. (I dig chicks too!) I know that a Democratic President would probably serve your outlook on life better.  But You gotta realize there are other people in this world with other beliefs and reasons for why they want a Republican President. Me? I can go either way and I realize their are strengths and weaknesses on both sides of the race. Neither candidate is perfect and some of your hate for the other side is kinda disturbing.

For a person who is a gay minority , and I'm sure you have seen your share of prejudice, you sure come out with some pretty racist hateful comments yourself.  

Just saying............

[Defense54]

Wham sucks.

They do.........in more ways then one............

But I remember when they had that Tribute to Freddy Mercury after he passed away. Queen played with a number of the Top singers in the world. George Micheals easily smoked ALL of them. That guy has some serious pipes.

[BoSoxGrl]

I literally just played that song seconds before I read this post.  Weird.

It was UNREAL live.  It was hands down one of the best (if not the best) concert I have ever seen.

[StL FinFan]

They do.........in more ways then one............

But I remember when they had that Tribute to Freddy Mercury after he passed away. Queen played with a number of the Top singers in the world. George Micheals easily smoked ALL of them. That guy has some serious pipes.

cough cough not elton john cough cough

[Defense54]

Defense I respect you, but isn't this a bit over the top and a bit personal to put on the board?

Hey simeon. Do me a Favor? Why don't you stop playing both sides of the fence here alright?   Being called a Red Neck Racist Pig is kinda personal too ya know. (I'm not even southern) or Racist.........I'll wear the Pig badge with honor though. I'm just trying to stop all the hating going on. Way too much of it going on here. Its just not healthy.

[simeon]

Hey simeon. Do me a Favor? Why don't you stop playing both sides of the fence here alright?   Being called a Red Neck Racist Pig is kinda personal too ya know. (I'm not even southern) or Racist.........I'll wear the Pig badge with honor though. I'm just trying to stop all the hating going on. Way too much of it going on here. Its just not healthy.

No I understand the personal attacks and I removed that post because she doesn't need me to defend her. Without a shadow of doubt I believe you have been attacked wrongly, as I have been too. And yes there is a lot of hate on the board, trust me I know.

[Buddhagirl]

Nope........I already gave you guys too much ammo with my Job, I'm keeping my religious beliefs to myself.  

My only point to you Budda is that you seem very one sided and not even willing to discuss another point of view.  I know you are Gay and I have nothing against that. (I dig chicks too!) I know that a Democratic President would probably serve your outlook on life better.  But You gotta realize there are other people in this world with other beliefs and reasons for why they want a Republican President. Me? I can go either way and I realize their are strengths and weaknesses on both sides of the race. Neither candidate is perfect and some of your hate for the other side is kinda disturbing.

For a person who is a gay minority , and I'm sure you have seen your share of prejudice, you sure come out with some pretty racist hateful comments yourself.  

Just saying............

Nope........I already gave you guys too much ammo with my Job, I'm keeping my religious beliefs to myself.  

My only point to you Budda is that you seem very one sided and not even willing to discuss another point of view.  I know you are Gay and I have nothing against that. (I dig chicks too!) I know that a Democratic President would probably serve your outlook on life better.  But You gotta realize there are other people in this world with other beliefs and reasons for why they want a Republican President. Me? I can go either way and I realize their are strengths and weaknesses on both sides of the race. Neither candidate is perfect and some of your hate for the other side is kinda disturbing.

For a person who is a gay minority , and I'm sure you have seen your share of prejudice, you sure come out with some pretty racist hateful comments yourself.  

Just saying............

Uhm yeah... I'm not gay. I have a boyfriend. A couple of the guys here have met him.  Oh...and he's white. Futhermore, I know quite a few of the guys and girls on here and they'll tell ya I'm so very not gay.

So, is that all you got? A gay accusation and to say I've been racist.

Your attack on me = FAIL!!!!

So, yeah. Was your wrong assumption supposed to hurt my feelings.

[Defense54]

Not trying to win anything........thats your problem.

And if you are not Gay then I apoligize. We have a very active PM system here and I was listening to something that was said by a few others. That and BoSox girls mentioned a Best friend that was so If thats not true then again I take it back. But the point still holds true. Its not healthy to have that much hate exposed everytime you post.

Can you just answer 1 question for me Honestly?  Can you honestly tell me that there is nothing positive about the McCain campaign? Not 1 thing?