Springsteen cancels NC show in solidarity!

A statement from Bruce Springsteen on North Carolina


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

Updated On: 4/8/16 at 03:28 PM

That's why he's the Boss ! BRAVO Bruce!

Wow.

He rocks in more ways than one!

Mr. Springsteen seems to be forgetting that he is hurting hard working people at this arena who take jobs at these events to make additional money for themselves and family. I will also add that many people who work at the concession stands do this as fund raiser to help the offset the cost of the children's sports team or other things like cheerleading, dance teams etc. What ever happened to honoring your commitment to perform? Why not perform and speak out against the law at the concert? Why not make statement at concert that this will be the last show you will play in NC unless the law is changed? This would make the point on how you feel about the law and not deprived people of income that were scheduled to work your show that night.

Updated On: 4/10/16 at 07:04 AM

Nice try, Yankeefan, but I had a big breakfast, so I'm not taking the bait.

I just read that Bryan Adams has cancelled a Concert on Thursday 4/14. We should remember in today's market, touring is how artists make a majority of their income; hopefully this will continue.

"I just wish if these artists do this that they bypass state on tour before they already have made a date and then cancel."



What to do if those dates were made long before the offending action causing the cancellation happened, which is obviously the case here?



"Like I said before, it does not hurt people who will get their money refunded but it hurts people who work at arena who are trying to earn some extra money or fund raise for their children's activity."



Many of those people are union workers, and they understand the necessity of striking or boycotting to protect the rights of others. It's a sacrifice that has to be made. Also, it's worth mentioning that Springsteen has helped out when he has done such things in the past by donating money or holding a free concert.



"Why not perform and speak out against the law at the concert? Why not make [a] statement at [the] concert that this will be the last show you will play in NC unless the law is changed?"



Because that's no more than lip service, and the only people who would hear his message would be at the concert. This way it's national if not international news.



He did right by his conscience, and I believe he did the right thing.

The NC lawmakers who drafted this, voted for it, and signed this into law did so knowing full well of the potential consequences, particularly in the lost commerce in their state.

Personally, we have cancelled out travel plans to NC for this summer. We've been thinking of NC as a potential retirement location, but it is off the list as long as this law stands.

"Many of those people are union workers, and they understand the necessity of striking or boycotting to protect the rights of others. It's a sacrifice that has to be made. Also, it's worth mentioning that Springsteen has helped out when he has done such things in the past by donating money or holding a free concert."

Quite a few of the concession workers do it for fund raising for their children's activity and are not union workers. I was one of them many years ago and it helped cut the cost of my children's dance studio costs.

"The NC lawmakers who drafted this, voted for it, and signed this into law did so knowing full well of the potential consequences, particularly in the lost commerce in their state."



Since Governor McCrory is up for re-election in November, guess we will see what the voters in NC think about all of this.

"Personally, we have cancelled out travel plans to NC for this summer. We've been thinking of NC as a potential retirement location, but it is off the list as long as this law stands."



Sad to hear that because NC is a wonderful and beautiful state with many great people. It has been growing quite a bit especially in Charlotte the last 5-10 years. I understand and respect you for following your beliefs.