Posted in Music and Politics, tagged Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, copyright, Election 2008, Foo fighter, Jackson Browne, John McCain, John Mellencamp, Music and Politics, music usage, musician's rights, Republican National Convention, Van Halen on October 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Today, the mixing of music and politics are taking on a different form. In recent weeks a group of artists have criticized presidential candidates John McCain and Barrack Obama for using songs at pubic appearances. Just this week, Foo Fighters released a statement asking John McCain to stop using the song “My Hero”. In a [...]
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I find it very difficult to write about music under the current circumstances. Unless you have been stuck on a stranded island for the past several weeks, I think it is safe to assume that a majority in this country is glued to either the TV or the Internet trying to make sense of what [...]
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Posted in Politics, tagged American dream, Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Election, John McCain, Politics, Politics of the United States, President, Presidential election, Republican Part, United States on August 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Let me begin by saying I am not a fan of politics. In fact, I hate listening to pretty much all politicians. When I do listen, it simply to keep myself informed, and make sure the turkey in office, or up for election isn’t going to completely ruin my life. I didn’t set up this [...]
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Posted in Music and Politics, tagged Barack Obama, Candidates, Gulf Coast, John McCain, McCain, Music and Politics, New Orleans, Nine Inch Nails, Obama, Politics, Presidential, Society and Culture, United States on August 9, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The world watched the debacle of a rescue attempt after Katrina to save the people of New Orleans. Three years later, things are still a mess. Blabbermouth reported recently that Nine Inch Nails, R.E.M, Pearl Jam, Aaron Neville and several other rockers, totaling over 90 artists, have all signed a petition to persuade US presidential [...]
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