Journey rocker Jonathan Cain slams Bruce Springsteen as 'annoying, bitter old man'
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Journey's Jonathan Cain criticized Bruce Springsteen as an "annoying, bitter old man" for using his concerts to lecture fans about President Trump, expressing his own conservative views on the "Complete Disaster Network" podcast.
- Cain, a former Democrat turned diehard conservative, argued that concerts should not be platforms for political grandstanding and took issue with Springsteen's political commentary during his "Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour."
- Springsteen had condemned the Trump administration as "reckless and treasonous" and described current times as "very dark," highlighting threats to American values and criticizing the ongoing war.
- Cain also challenged the patriotic interpretation of Springsteen's "Born in the USA," suggesting the song is actually a critique of America, and urged Springsteen to stop politicizing his performances.
