2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumCheap Trick Turned Down the RNC’s $100,000 Offer
In a new interview with Englands Guardian, frontman Robin Zander said that The Republican National Committee called our office and offered us $100,000 to play at their convention in Cleveland [this summer]. We turned it down. Then we had second thoughts. Maybe we should have accepted it but we would all have got swastika guitars made.
http://radio.com/2016/04/21/cheap-trick-turned-down-the-rncs-100000-offer/
C_U_L8R
(45,047 posts)No wonder they wanted the band...
A "Cheap Trick" is a pretty darn good label for the GOP's guiding strategy.
It's a certain bet there are "Dream Police" in the GOP's platform as well.
All said, good for the band - a kudos to Robin Zander for zinging Republicans.
They'd probably have gone ape for swastika guitars.
tk2kewl
(18,133 posts)Chasstev365
(5,191 posts).
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)Something is definitely living inside their heads.
Something really scary.
progressoid
(50,029 posts)liberal N proud
(60,352 posts)They managed to convince Eagles singer/songwriter Joe Walsh to play under this ruse. But when Walsh rumbled their plans, he immediately pulled out and issued a furious statement:
It was my understanding that I was playing a concert which was a non partisan event to benefit the families of American veterans on Monday, July 17 in Cleveland. The admat I approved said this specifically. Today it was announced that this event is, in fact, a launch for the Republican National Convention. In addition, my name is to be used to raise sponsorship dollars for convention-related purposes. Therefore, I must humbly withdraw my participation in this event with apologies to any fans or veterans and their families that I might disappoint.
I am very concerned about the rampant vitriol, fear-mongering and bullying coming from the current Republican campaigns. It is both isolationist and spiteful. I cannot in good conscience endorse the Republican party in any way. I will look at doing a veteran related benefit concert later this year.
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2016/04/22/the-plans-for-the-republican-convention-just-suffered-an-embarrassing-blow-video/
PatrickforO
(14,608 posts)they would be tainted forever.
Probably a good move.
Hey, I know! They could get Ted Nugent to dust off his guitar! That would truly be inspiring...in a Republican way.
exboyfil
(17,867 posts)"Obama, he's a piece of shit. I told him to suck on my machine gun. Hey Hillary [Clinton], you might want to ride one of these into the sunset, you worthless bitch."
Elevate the political discussion for the Republicans.
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,089 posts)exboyfil
(17,867 posts)I wouldn't have paid a dime when he was 30. Now??? "A fool and his money are soon separated."
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,089 posts)Capt. Obvious
(9,002 posts)But they wouldn't surrender.
Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)jtuck004
(15,882 posts)raven mad
(4,940 posts)TlalocW
(15,394 posts)Well, Cheap Trick has turned us down, just like everyone else with talent. Get the rolodex and start calling Nugent, Kid Rock, and Meatloaf and see if any of them are available.
TlalocW
gelsdorf
(240 posts)only a couple or three hours south of Cleveland, so routing isn't an issue
Jamboree In The Hills? Kid Rock? Did I miss something?
raven mad
(4,940 posts)LOL - that would fit.
geardaddy
(24,936 posts)LakeArenal
(28,896 posts)I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'm beggin' you to beg me
I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
Full Song Lyrics: http://www.lyrster.com/lyrics/i-want-you-to-want-me-lyrics-cheap-trick.html#ixzz4EOd5rstf
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kairos12
(12,906 posts)calimary
(81,612 posts)I saw them perform once. It was almost literally a guitar fashion show. AMAZING the guitars they hauled out, different ones for every song! A guitar-designer's dream!
summerschild
(725 posts)Nugent, Clint Eastwood, and the Chair to form a trio for the duration of the convention.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)Joe Walsh, who they had lured claiming it was a Veteran's event. Joe had this to say:
"April 20, 2016 It was my understanding that I was playing a concert which was a non partisan event to benefit the families of American veterans on Monday, July 18 in Cleveland. The admat I approved said this specifically. Today it was announced that this event is, in fact, a launch for the Republican National Convention. In addition, my name is to be used to raise sponsorship dollars for convention-related purposes. Therefore, I must humbly withdraw my participation in this event with apologies to any fans or veterans and their families that I might disappoint.
I am very concerned about the rampant vitriol, fear-mongering and bullying coming from the current Republican campaigns. It is both isolationist and spiteful. I cannot in good conscience endorse the Republican party in any way. I will look at doing a veteran related benefit concert later this year.
raven mad
(4,940 posts)Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,509 posts)Bucky
(54,106 posts)Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)I mean that one dude is wearing a free speech t-shirt, so...