Ringo cancels North Carolina show because of HB2 law
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It would be nice to see artists boycotting cities where police are murdering unarmed citizens and getting away with it.
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audi:
It would be nice to see artists boycotting cities where police are murdering unarmed citizens and getting away with it.
Dude then we'd never have any concerts anywhere
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Ringo has always been very pro-LGBT, as noted by his constant inclusion of "Boys" in his tour setlists.
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audi:
It would be nice to see artists boycotting cities where police are murdering unarmed citizens and getting away with it.
Seconded. Chicago would never have another concert again.
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Awesoman:
audi:
It would be nice to see artists boycotting cities where police are murdering unarmed citizens and getting away with it.
Seconded. Chicago would never have another concert again.
Realistically, it's much more likely for boycotts by artists, businesses, etc. to change the course of a newly-passed law (NC's governor already issued an executive order making some token, largely symbolic steps toward backing down) than for such actions to change deeply entrenched law enforcement culture that tolerates violence against civilians. Fixing such a deeply engrained culture (which, alas, is proving to be a major problem here in San Francisco, supposed bastion of liberalism) is much more difficult than just repealing a law. And as folks have pointed out, it's hard to name an American city where there isn't a serious problem with policing. That said, I hope all artists, musicians, etc. will publicly support Black Lives Matter. Seems like the sort of thing both Ringo and Paul would be open to. Still, I choked up a bit when I heard Ringo had taken a stand against HB2. Thanks, Ringo. This matters.
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rlj1010:
Ringo has always been very pro-LGBT, as noted by his constant inclusion of "Boys" in his tour setlists.
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jena:
audi:
It would be nice to see artists boycotting cities where police are murdering unarmed citizens and getting away with it.
Dude then we'd never have any concerts anywhere
Go Sir Ringo!I'm sorry, but this is just an ignorant statement. Knowing several members of law enforcement, you have no idea the dangers that they have to endure routinely and the scrutiny with which they have to deal. While a few have certainly been in the wrong and hopefully will be brought to justice, most of these high profile cases (if you take the time to learn the facts rather than just go with the mob mentality) have seen the police acting justifiably - certainly the case in the St. Louis area proved out to be that the officer was in the right after all we know from witnesses and the surveillance that we have seen. Don't get me wrong, it's tragic when anyone dies like this, but most of these instances the officers offer incredible restraint before acting out of self defense.
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This doesn't surprise me at all. Ringo's tag line is "peace and love". You can't have peace and love if you hate people for who they love.
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Bruce M.:
Realistically, it's much more likely for boycotts by artists, businesses, etc. to change the course of a newly-passed law (NC's governor already issued an executive order making some token, largely symbolic steps toward backing down) than for such actions to change deeply entrenched law enforcement culture that tolerates violence against civilians. Fixing such a deeply engrained culture (which, alas, is proving to be a major problem here in San Francisco, supposed bastion of liberalism) is much more difficult than just repealing a law. And as folks have pointed out, it's hard to name an American city where there isn't a serious problem with policing. That said, I hope all artists, musicians, etc. will publicly support Black Lives Matter. Seems like the sort of thing both Ringo and Paul would be open to. Still, I choked up a bit when I heard Ringo had taken a stand against HB2. Thanks, Ringo. This matters.
I can't believe what I'm reading. This is logical, calm and makes perfect sense. You know this is the internet, right?
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thenightfish:
http://abc11.com/entertainment/ringo-starr-cancels-june-18-show-in-cary-because-of-hb2/1289725/
When Ringo's show cancellation made the national news, it was probably the most publicity he has gotten...on his own...in quite some time. I sort of doubt many in the country even knew he was touring or periodically releasing albums anymore. So, aside from canceling the show being the right decision, it was probably a very good career move.
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Beatles4Ever&Ever:
thenightfish:
http://abc11.com/entertainment/ringo-starr-cancels-june-18-show-in-cary-because-of-hb2/1289725/
When Ringo's show cancellation made the national news, it was probably the most publicity he has gotten...on his own...in quite some time. I sort of doubt many in the country even knew he was touring or periodically releasing albums anymore. So, aside from canceling the show being the right decision, it was probably a very good career move.
: Sounds like Paul McCartney's career at the moment. The part about doubting many in the country even knew he was touring or periodically releasing albums anymore.
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RMartinez:
Beatles4Ever&Ever:
thenightfish:
http://abc11.com/entertainment/ringo-starr-cancels-june-18-show-in-cary-because-of-hb2/1289725/
When Ringo's show cancellation made the national news, it was probably the most publicity he has gotten...on his own...in quite some time. I sort of doubt many in the country even knew he was touring or periodically releasing albums anymore. So, aside from canceling the show being the right decision, it was probably a very good career move.
: Sounds like Paul McCartney's career at the moment. The part about doubting many in the country even knew he was touring or periodically releasing albums anymore.
True. He's on the road so much now that it isn't news at all....and, to me, doesn't seem special anymore. I, for one, wish he would stop touring....or give it a rest for a period of time, just lay low,....and concentrate on developing what could well be his final album. Make it a great one. I watch Paul Simon and wish McCartney would follow Simon's career path as it winds down. Simon is readying an album for release soon that sounds terrific. His prior one was excellent. To me, all of his solo albums have been top notch.
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Beatles4Ever&Ever:
RMartinez:
Beatles4Ever&Ever:
thenightfish:
http://abc11.com/entertainment/ringo-starr-cancels-june-18-show-in-cary-because-of-hb2/1289725/
When Ringo's show cancellation made the national news, it was probably the most publicity he has gotten...on his own...in quite some time. I sort of doubt many in the country even knew he was touring or periodically releasing albums anymore. So, aside from canceling the show being the right decision, it was probably a very good career move.
: Sounds like Paul McCartney's career at the moment. The part about doubting many in the country even knew he was touring or periodically releasing albums anymore.
True. He's on the road so much now that it isn't news at all....and, to me, doesn't seem special anymore. I, for one, wish he would stop touring....or give it a rest for a period of time, just lay low,....and concentrate on developing what could well be his final album. Make it a great one. I watch Paul Simon and wish McCartney would follow Simon's career path as it winds down. Simon is readying an album for release soon that sounds terrific. His prior one was excellent. To me, all of his solo albums have been top notch.
Agree on all points!
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Bruce M.:
Awesoman:
audi:
It would be nice to see artists boycotting cities where police are murdering unarmed citizens and getting away with it.
Seconded. Chicago would never have another concert again.
Realistically, it's much more likely for boycotts by artists, businesses, etc. to change the course of a newly-passed law (NC's governor already issued an executive order making some token, largely symbolic steps toward backing down) than for such actions to change deeply entrenched law enforcement culture that tolerates violence against civilians. Fixing such a deeply engrained culture (which, alas, is proving to be a major problem here in San Francisco, supposed bastion of liberalism) is much more difficult than just repealing a law. And as folks have pointed out, it's hard to name an American city where there isn't a serious problem with policing. That said, I hope all artists, musicians, etc. will publicly support Black Lives Matter. Seems like the sort of thing both Ringo and Paul would be open to. Still, I choked up a bit when I heard Ringo had taken a stand against HB2. Thanks, Ringo. This matters.
BJ - Living in Charlotte NC this hits home a bit. My problem with any of these artists cancelling a show is that they made a commitment to perform and should honor that commitment. Yes, they are refunding the ticket money but they seem to forget that they are taking money out of people's pocket who work at the arena to earn extra money. I know for a fact that some people who work the concession stands do it to fund raise for their children's activities (soccer, dance etc). I know I did this type of work many years ago to get extra money to pay dance fees for my daughters. If Ringo and others don't like the law, then speak out against it in concert and boycott future concerts in NC. Just my two cents
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