Springsteen cover band pulls out of inauguration event
The B-Street Band, the Bruce Springsteen cover band that had been under fire for agreeing to play during a New Jersey inauguration gala for President-elect Donald Trump, has pulled out of the event. In a letter posted on a Springsteen fan site, the band, which had played the Garden State Presidential Inaugural Gala for the past two Barack Obama inaugurals, said it was exiting the gig out of respect for Springsteen, a vocal Trump critic. The band originally signed on for…
Stereogum — Bruce Springsteen tribute band the B Street Band drew a lot of press attention for agreeing to play the Garden State Inaugural Gala even though Springsteen himself is ada... more info
Consequence of Sound — The B Street Band says the decision "is based SOLELY on the respect and gratitude we have for Bruce and The E Street Band." more info
MSN Music — The B-Street Band, the Bruce Springsteen cover band that had been under fire for agreeing to play during a New Jersey inauguration gala for President-elect Donald Trump, ... more info
New York Times — The Springsteen tribute band, which had been booked before Donald J. Trump announced his candidacy, reacts to indignation from fans over its role as a headliner. more info
411 Mania — Entertainment Weekly reports that Bruce Springsteen cover band The B-Street Band as backed out of a performance at New Jersey’s Garden State Inaugural Gala. They[......... more info