Ringo Starr cancels North Carolina concert in protest over anti-LGBT law

[TrueBlue]

Ringo Starr cancels North Carolina concert in protest over anti-LGBT law

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/apr/13/ringo-starr-cancels-concert-north-carolina-protest-anti-lgbt-law

"The former Beatles drummer said in a statement: “I’m sorry to disappoint my fans in the area, but we need to take a stand against this hatred. Spread peace and love.”

"Describing the law as bigotry, Starr said of the legislators: “How sad that they feel this group of people cannot be defended.”

"Starr and Springsteen are not the only performers to have canceled gigs in response to anti-LGBT legislation in the south. On Sunday, Bryan Adams pulled a show in Biloxi, Mississippi (http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/apr/11/bryan-adams-cancels-mississippi-tour-date-protest-of-anti-lgbt-law), over a new law that allows religious groups and some private business to refuse to serve gay people."


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Thanks to The Guardian for this report.

Imho, Ringo and other celebrities are putting their foot down in protest of North Carolina's bigotry and discrimination law. Cirque du Soleil and many others have also decided not to go there due to this bad law. Many other important performers are thinking of not going either which should teach that state a lesson in not pushing for laws that divide its people instead of treat them with respect and dignity. KUDOS to Ringo and the rest for their stance on this issue!

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[Safety]

He's a has been, never any good, crappy musician.

I think that should cover the usual responses...

[Mac-7]

To go is a good musician and a rock n roll legend

but in this case he's a real moron

[hanger4]

Just more hypocrisy. Starr has performed in Russia where indeed there are anti-gay laws that forbid things such as gay pride rallies. Those laws have been in effect for quite some time but apparently they aren’t a problem for Starr.

[del]

pretty silly to expect better from america than russia, amirite?

[Safety]

pretty silly to expect better from america than russia, amirite?

Depends (as usual)..,

If it's in regards to Obama, praise be to Putin...
If it's in regards to Reagan, USA, USA, USA!

[hanger4]

pretty silly to expect better from america than russia, amirite?

I'd expect all these boycotters/cancelers to practice what they preach.

[del]

I'd expect all these boycotters/cancelers to practice what they preach.

i'm pretty sure that if a transgender wanted to use ringo's bathroom, it wouldn't be a problem.

[hanger4]

i'm pretty sure that if a transgender wanted to use ringo's bathroom, it wouldn't be a problem.

Which justifies their hypocrisy how ??

[del]

Which justifies their hypocrisy how ??

repeating the same thing 148 times doesn't make it true, s0n.

[Private Pickle]

Ringo Starr? LOL

[hanger4]

repeating the same thing 148 times doesn't make it true, s0n.

Yeah, well, you and a number of others are little slow on the subject so some repetition will do y'all some good.

[OGIS]

repeating the same thing 148 times doesn't make it true, s0n.

Careful, someone may call you a Semite.

[del]

Yeah, well, you and a number of others are little slow on the subject so some repetition will do y'all some good.

i'm not slow on the subject at all; i just think you're full of shit.

no offense

[hanger4]

i'm not slow on the subject at all; i just think you're full of shit.

no offense

None taken.

Everything I've posted is true. If these enternainers and corporations want to talk the talk then pointing out they're not walking the walk is very fair game.

[hanger4]

Careful, someone may call you a Semite.

Naaaaaaah SemiteArt doesn't even measure on the richter scale, del makes a bang ...... mostly.

[Subdermal]

WTF is a Ringo Starr? Is that a hermaphrodite street performer name or something?

:D

[OGIS]

WTF is a Ringo Starr? Is that a hermaphrodite street performer name or something?

:D

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[Captain Obvious]

I guess it don't come easy

[OGIS]

I guess it don't come easy

:greatjob:

[Mac-7]

Ringo is ok.

he knows nothing about politics but was once part of the greatest rock band in history.

[OGIS]

Ringo is ok.

he knows nothing about politics but was once part of the greatest rock band in history.

Thems fightin' words, podnuh.

Queen

Moody Blues

To name just two.

[Captain Obvious]

Fast forward to 7:20

Stuttering John of Howard Stern fame interviews Ringo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfdPFup5kIc

[OGIS]

Fast forward to 7:20

Stuttering John of Howard Stern fame interviews Ringo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfdPFup5kIc

So, you listen to Howard Stern, do you?

That explains a lot.

[Captain Obvious]

So, you listen to Howard Stern, do you?

That explains a lot.

Every chance I get

[del]

Every chance I get

howard was great about 30 years ago.

[Captain Obvious]

howard was great about 30 years ago.

He was a kazoo blowing morning jock 30 years ago.

His prime time was around 15 or so years ago.

His show is still good, better than most on the radio.

[del]

he was syndicated nationally and number 1 in nyc .

he was doing the same shit then that he does now, but it was funnier the first time.

[Bo-4]

Kinda two week old news and Ringo is probably the least talented of the artists that cancelled concerts in NC.

Fuck 'em (NC) -- they are dying and will continue to do so.

[Bo-4]

he was syndicated nationally and number 1 in nyc .

he was doing the same shit then that he does now, but it was funnier the first time.

True True .. there are guys just like him in every other major metro area.

LOVED me some Howard when his surrogates shaved the P's of porn queens but nuf = nuf.

[del]

True True .. there are guys just like him in every other major metro area.

LOVED me some Howard when his surrogates shaved the P's of porn queens but nuf = nuf.

there are now, but credit where it's due, he basically invented it.

i remember one time he called the wife of a guy who cut off his penis with a lawnmower.

i don't remember what they said, but i do remember almost driving off the gwb i was laughing so hard.

[Captain Obvious]

there are now, but credit where it's due, he basically invented it.

i remember one time he called the wife of a guy who cut off his penis with a lawnmower.

i don't remember what they said, but i do remember almost driving off the gwb i was laughing so hard.

He's a good interviewer, even now. He's one of the few radio guys anymore who actually prepares for the interview. And he doesn't ask softball questions.

[Mac-7]

Thems fightin' words, podnuh.

Queen

Moody Blues

To name just two.

I dont remember asking for your opinion.

in terms of numbers of records sold, number of weeks and how many releases at #1, international fame, and enduring legacy the Beatles are far greater than the two groups you mentioned.

[Ransom]

he was syndicated nationally and number 1 in nyc .

he was doing the same $#@! then that he does now, but it was funnier the first time.

Was it funny, Walnut? The crass filth normally spewed, you considering that funny or talented doesn't surprise me. Shock jocks can entertain the simple.

[OGIS]

I dont remember asking for your opinion.

Oh, I'm so sorry! Are you traumatized? Perhaps if you don't want unwanted opinions you should refrain from posting here?


in terms of numbers of records sold, number of weeks and how many releases at #1, international fame, and enduring legacy the Beatles are far greater than the two groups you mentioned.

I'm sure that - as far as cultural opinions go - you don't believe that malarky that the majority is always right. Hey, most of the the nation wants legalized marijuana. Does that mean that this is automatically right?

[OGIS]

Was it funny, Walnut? The crass filth normally spewed, you considering that funny or talented doesn't surprise me. Shock jocks can entertain the simple.

Thanks for the morning giggle. Coming from you.....