Journey star blasts ‘annoying, bitter old man’ Bruce Springsteen
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain criticized Bruce Springsteen for sharing political views during performances, expressing frustration with entertainers "preaching" to fans.
- Cain, a conservative and supporter of Donald Trump, urged Springsteen and Robert De Niro to "shut up" and focus on their art instead of politics.
- Springsteen has been openly critical of Trump during his recent tour, including honoring anti-ICE protests, which contrasts with Cain's conservative stance.
- Cain emphasized his own approach of keeping politics out of his music despite his strong conservative beliefs and highlighted his patriotic new single.
- He identified himself, Ted Nugent, and Kid Rock as rare conservative figures in the rock music scene who proudly express their patriotism.
