Ringo Starr cancels North Carolina concert in protest over anti-LGBT law
The former Beatles drummer has joined Bruce Springsteen in refusing to perform in the state, which recently passed a bill many see as discriminatoryRingo Starr has followed Bruce Springsteen in canceling a forthcoming concert in North Carolina in protest over the state’s newly minted anti-LGBT law. The former Beatles drummer said in a statement: “I’m sorry to disappoint my fans in the area, but we need to take a stand against this hatred. Spread peace and love.” Continue reading...
Brooklyn Vegan — Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band will be touring this summer, but the former Beatle has canceled the North Carolina date on the tour (June 18 at Koka Booth Ampitheatr... more info
Guardian Music — The former Beatles drummer has joined Bruce Springsteen in refusing to perform in the state, which recently passed a bill many see as discriminatoryRingo Starr has follow... more info
Mercury News, California — Ringo Starr cancels concert, joining Bruce Springsteen and other headliners in protesting new anti-LGBT law in North Carolina. more info
Rolling Stone — Ringo Starr is taking a stand alongside Bruce Springsteen and an ever-growing list of musicians by canceling an upcoming North Carolina concert to protest the state's c... more info
New York Times — The musician is among those canceling concerts after the state passed a law limiting bathroom access for transgender people. more info
Perez Hilton — They're both doing what they think is right, and we support them either way!
Musicians cancelling their concerts in North Carolina has become the hottest trend when it co... more info