Dropkick Murphys' Ken Casey Criticizes Ed Sheeran's Macklemore Booting
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey criticized the removal of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after the rapper expressed support for Palestinians and criticized Israel’s war in Gaza, emphasizing loyalty among touring musicians.
- Casey expressed disappointment that Ed Sheeran did not publicly support Macklemore, stating this lack of solidarity goes against how Dropkick Murphys operate as a band.
- He argued that promoters should not control the political or social messages artists share during shows, highlighting that fans come to see the performers, not the promoters.
- Casey cited his own band's experience speaking out against the Trump administration, which led to losing festival invitations, to illustrate the importance of standing by one’s beliefs despite potential backlash.
- He stressed that artists must remain true to their messages to maintain the integrity and worth of their music.
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