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Jun 17, 2008 | 7:38 AM PST
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Last night my daughter and a friend had gone to the store and needed a ride home. As I went to pick them up I listened to the radio. Apparently, Pearl Jam is now using their concerts to campaign for Obama. This just sickens me. I love music. I wish musicians would stay out of politics. Do they not realize that they loose fans that way?
After Dave Mustaine (yes, I'm old) decided to cover the DNC for MTV I've had a hard time enjoying Megadeth. They were always one of my favorite bands. On the other hand, when asked about politics Gene Simmons (no doubt in my mind a Democrat) told the reporter that Kiss is a rock band and refused to answer. I have a whole new respect for him. Yes, I know that most musicians are liberals. I really don't care. I don't need it confirmed. There are a few exceptions, but for the most part musicians know as much about politics as I do about football. I wish they'd just stick to what they are good at and what they know best.