Boss cancels NC concert because of anti-LGBT law
Bruce Springsteen will not perform in North Carolina. He writes:
Click here for reuse options!As you, my fans, know I’m scheduled to play in Greensboro, North Carolina this Sunday. As we also know, North Carolina has just passed HB2, which the media are referring to as the ‘bathroom’ law. HB2 — known officially as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act — dictates which bathrooms transgender people are permitted to use. Just as important, the law also attacks the rights of LGBT citizens to sue when their human rights are violated in the workplace.
No other group of North Carolinians faces such a burden. To my mind, it’s an attempt by people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all of our citizens to overturn that progress. Right now, there are many groups, businesses, and individuals in North Carolina working to oppose and overcome these negative developments.
Taking all of this into account, I feel that this is a time for me and the band to show solidarity for those freedom fighters. As a result, and with deepest apologies to our dedicated fans in Greensboro, we have canceled our show scheduled for Sunday, April 10th. Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry — which is happening as I write — is one of them. It is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backwards instead of forwards.
Copyright 2016 Liberaland
30 responses to Boss cancels NC concert because of anti-LGBT law
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Budda April 8th, 2016 at 17:43
NC is having problems with this law
whatthe46 April 8th, 2016 at 19:22
as well they should.
nola878 April 8th, 2016 at 18:26
Good for him. But, as a Springsteen fan, I’d be pissed…hopefully, I’d direct my anger towards those it should be directed at.
whatthe46 April 8th, 2016 at 19:22
and if they love them some Boss, they will direct it at the sumbitches who caused this. and a lot of people who are now going to lose jobs for companies that may take their revenue some place else. this may not be the only scheduled concert to back out.
StoneyCurtisll April 8th, 2016 at 19:35
Vote em out of office~!
Thats where the anger should be directed.
Suzanne McFly April 8th, 2016 at 19:01
I have loved this guy since I was 14, I can’t believe how good my choice in music was at a young age.
CHOCOL8MILK April 8th, 2016 at 19:18
Awesome!
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whatthe46 April 8th, 2016 at 19:20
i fk’n LOVE IT! missipissi is gonna have the same problem. fk ’em. the dumbasses.
StoneyCurtisll April 8th, 2016 at 19:33
High Five to Bruce and the E Street Band…
He played here in Kansas City last night..(4-7-2016)
StoneyCurtisll April 8th, 2016 at 19:37
Missouri, my state is trying to pass this same bullshit…
Dominated by republicans in both the house and senate…
Being a life long resident of this state is leaving a bad taste in my mouth.
mistlesuede April 9th, 2016 at 01:02
Our sympathies.
edsfarm April 8th, 2016 at 22:05
Idiot. Just like the people that listens to his music. Sick individual.
whatthe46 April 8th, 2016 at 22:20
waaaa waaaaa
William April 8th, 2016 at 23:56
Here you go. Apply “liberally” *giggle*
bpollen April 9th, 2016 at 03:15
I know, standing up for principles like equality is SO sick. Those damn hippie liberal Founding Fathers were IDIOTS!
veggiedude April 9th, 2016 at 09:34
The reason the Middle East is such a mess is because they have too much damn conservatives. If you hate liberals so much, go join them over there.
William April 8th, 2016 at 23:57
Bravo.
mistlesuede April 9th, 2016 at 01:01
We just saw him a few weeks back. I feel bad for the fans in NC, but I am positive they will support his decision. It was the right, I mean left, thing to do.
William April 9th, 2016 at 08:07
Fear not N. Carolina, you’ll still have a *giggle*, “concert” http://www.rawstory.com/2016/04/nc-lawmaker-never-mind-bully-springsteen-cancelling-justin-bieber-is-coming/
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mistlesuede April 9th, 2016 at 09:53
Oh geez! LOL!
StoneyCurtisll April 9th, 2016 at 22:28
LOL…Justin Beider…
I want my money back!
whatthe46 April 9th, 2016 at 22:29
ok, the sh!t will really hit the fan if he cancels.
William April 10th, 2016 at 08:06
LOL.
StoneyCurtisll April 9th, 2016 at 22:20
High Five~!
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pinballsdoll April 9th, 2016 at 09:02
I’m glad a a big name like Springsteen did this, it sets the bar for others to do the same, not only in NC but other states that pass these laws
StoneyCurtisll April 9th, 2016 at 22:23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3t9SfrfDZM
Thomas April 12th, 2016 at 17:27
Alan said something today about the possibility of Bieber also cancelling NC… anyone know about that? a link to the gossip? i can’t find anything about it….
Thomas April 12th, 2016 at 17:29
oh it was actually yesterday’s show… Monday April 11 that he said it, i listen a day late so i can forward thru the yelling and preaching from…. certain folk… so … anyone know anything about it? thanks!