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...
New York Times — The musician is among those canceling concerts after the state passed a law limiting bathroom access for transgender people. 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
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
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
Mercury News, California — Ringo Starr cancels concert, joining Bruce Springsteen and other headliners in protesting new anti-LGBT law in North Carolina. 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