Tons of Anti-Bush Musicians on every channel tonight? Who do I thank?

[Melodybe]

Let's see we got Green Day, the Dixie Chicks, Kanye West, the Stones, Neil Young, Paul Simon, and on and on.

I don't think I've seen a performance by the Dixie Chicks where they didn't slam W. Kanye just came out with a new song, Neil Young will not keep quiet, The Rolling Stones could play their new song Sweet Neo-con, I am thinking that their is just no way in hell that thesee performers are going to hold their tongues, not tonight.

That rules, every network will be broadcasting the performances of the most vocal anti-Bush muscians out there? How the hell did that happen and who can I thank?

Is Bob Dylan playing? Will I see him perform masters of war?

This just rules!!!!

[Why Syzygy]

1. Go babies. Sing it.

[tridim]

2. When and where is this airing? Is it live?

[meti57b]

3. good question. I hope we get an answer.

[acmejack]

4. Details

http://abc.go.com/specials/shelterfromthestorm.html

Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Mariah Carey, Sheryl Crow, Dixie Chicks, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys, Randy Newman, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart, U2, Kanye West and Neil Young and appearances by Bruce Willis, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle, Jennifer Aniston, Jack Black, Cameron Diaz, Ellen DeGeneres, Morgan Freeman, Jack Nicholson, Chris Rock, Ray Romano and Sela Ward.

[madaboutharry]

10. I bet Randy Newman

sings "Louisiana" and makes us all cry. :cry:

[babylonsister]

32. Everytime I hear Aaron Neville sing it,

IK want to bawl like a baby. He puts such heart into it, and I can hear his pain.:(

[WiseButAngrySara]

44. Heard him live on Larry King, and I've heard it once since then, and I

can't stop the weeping. I'm almost in tears just thinking about it!

[Simeon Salus]

57. Too bad he didn't sing "Political Science"

"Let's drop the big one, and see what happens.."

[Prodemsouth]

37. Not all of these anti- Bush. Bruce Willis is a big time pro monkey

whore. Don't know about Garth Brooks, I have heard him spout some liberal ideas.

[onecent]

20. In Missouri ABC, CBS, NBC, (in fact about 7 channels at 7:00 central time)

[KyndCulture]

5. Is this the one that is on all the channels?

And there's no way those folk are gonna clam up!! Please let em scream it from the tops of their lungs!

[FreedomAngel82]

8. Sounds great!

Some of my favorite people will be performing and/or appearing! Yay! Any more information? Times and such? I have to watch this!

[Imagevision]

19. Recommend this one up ...please

http://downingstreetmemo.com/

[LynneSin]

14. 20 second delays - believe me they'll be quiet

Plus I highly doubt the networks will allow for much pre-music chit-chat. When you see Kayne West or Green Day perform they will NOT allow them to speak before or after the song. Just play the music, thank you very much. And more than likely there will be requests to skip over the more political songs like Kayne West's Jesus Walks, Stones Sweet Neo-con or Green Day's Holiday, Minority or American Idiot.

I'm almost tired of these scripted schlockfest. I know the artists mean well but it's way too controled by the media for any enjoyment. Nothing like listening to a song that has to be bleeped out 2-3 times for naughty words

[malaise]

38. 20 seconds won't be enough

believe me.

[RebelOne]

6. But it says between 8 and 9

How are all these acts going to be able to perform in one hour?

[babylonsister]

33. No commercials at least. nt

[AlamoDemoc]

7. Here's the best part; They won't be censored

NEW YORK - The producer of Friday's one-hour telethon to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims said no special precautions will be taken to edit out political statements — even though rapper Kanye West is on the bill.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050909/ap_en_mo/katrina_telethon;_ylt=AnICaFYXVeISZHULPiudDYW2GL8C;_ylu=X3oDMTA4dDg2MG9mBHNlYwMxNjk3

[Melodybe]

9. No Dylan? Shelter from the Storm is his song, that doesn't make any sense

But I'm not complaining, I'm just thanking my lucky stars that they are gonna be on TV!

[Imagevision]

17. STORM? - Is the Bush administration...!

http://downingstreetmemo.com/

[Melodybe]

11. Listen to Kanye's new song, George Bush doesn't like Black People

Kanye is my hero:

http://ia300804.eu.archive.org/0/items/George_Bush_Doesnt_Like_Black_People/GeorgeBushDoesntCareAboutBlackPeople.mp3

[Melodybe]

12. Apparently this is not Kanye, but it still rules.

[IndyOp]

45. It's K.O. - a remix - but Kayne produced it & gave it stamp of

approval.

These Rappers Speak For Me!

Rappers: :yourock:

[Imagevision]

23. Bruce Willis was an outspoken Bush supporter before the election

http://downingstreetmemo.com/

[Melodybe]

28. Actually no he wasn't Willis has distanced himself

he refused to campaign for W in 2004, cause his X wife Demi fucking hates Bush.

[LynneSin]

13. NFL pre-season made it a point to keep them quiet last night

I watched some of the pre-game concert last night and NFL made it a point to not allow the musicians to have much of a chance to tell their political view points.

I didn't see the Stones do "Sweet Neo-con", when they showed Kayne West they went straight to his performance with no pre-song chit-chat with Adam Levine of Maroon 5 (but the song they did was very political). Even Green Day did one of their less political songs from 'American Idiot' (Boulevard)

Although we'll be seeing plenty of anti-bush groups the next 2 night you better believe after the Kayne incident that the musicians will be told to play their songs (don't get too political, I doubt Green Day will do American Idiot) and no chatter. But to be on the safe side - probably at least a 20second delay

[Imagevision]

15. Outta freegin site! all this is great for prelude to Sept. 24th in DC.

http://downingstreetmemo.com/

[Kurovski]

16. Thank the artists! Stones "My Sweet Neo-Con": will they perform it?

Oh, I hope so.

Creating art is hard work Melodybe , Thank the artisis. (and the producers and also the networks for realising the airwaves belong to us!)

[Imagevision]

18. Stones - Sweet Neocon? they should play the sh*t out of it...!

http://downingstreetmemo.com/

[triguy46]

21. And wait for the bushistas

to file actions to yank licenses of stations that carry anything critical of El Presidente for Life...

This alone explains why fascists begin by removing artists...

[bucknaked]

22. The "where's (insert celeb) now" righties sure did shut up pretty fast

Now I'm sure they'll turn into "yeah right, they're just doing this for image" mode.

[Melodybe]

24. kick cause I'm so excited

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

25. I am keeping fingers and toes crossed that their voices are loud and

clear, and not referring to their singing either.

[Iris]

26. and according to a Salon.com article - no censoring is planned.

[nykiera]

27. 'Shelter From the Storm' to Have 30-Second Delay.

http://www.tvweek.com/news.cms?newsId=8494

[katinmn]

41. hmmm. I doubt if its to prevent wordrobe malfunction

just worried about people speaking out about *

[tjdee]

29. Are U2 like honorary Americans or something?

They're my favoritely favorites, and it's so nice of them to give a shit...

but all American acts....and U2. That's sweet.

[katinmn]

39. and James Woods is taking view donations over the phone!

he's my favorite actor.

[Kerrytravelers]

47. James Woods is a rethug... but not a big money donor...

http://www.newsmeat.com/celebrity_political_donations/James_Woods.php


I have read different pro-chimpy comments, although I could not tell you exactly what since it's been quite a while. Hopefully, he's had a change of heart. If anyone has any links on this, please correct me!

[katinmn]

56. He was in El Salvadore and other movies with

anti-war, anti-corruption themes so I figured he was on our side.

He's my favorite actor. Damn.

[stlsaxman]

46. you're darnd right they are!

Bono believes America and the concept of it as anyone born and raised here...

Even in the lyric for "Crumbs From Your Table", a song about the US under this administration.-

Crumbs From Your Table

From the brightest star
Comes the blackest hole
You had so much to offer
Why did you offer your soul?
I was there for you baby
When you needed my help
Would you deny for others
What you demand for yourself?

Cool down mama, cool off
Cool down mama, cool off

You speak of signs and wonders
I need something other
I would believe if I was able
But I’m waiting on the crumbs from your table

You were pretty as a picture
It was all there to see
Then your face caught up with your psychology
With a mouth full of teeth
You ate all your friends
And you broke every heart thinking every heart mends

You speak of signs and wonders
But I need something other
I would believe if I was able
But I’m waiting on the crumbs from your table

Where you live should not decide
Whether you live or whether you die
Three to a bed
Sister Ann, she said
Dignity passes by

And you speak of signs and wonders
But I need something other
I would believe if I was able
I’m waiting on the crumbs from your table

"Crumbs From Your Table" U2

[Piperay]

30. Why no repuke celebs???

Oh yeah now I remember there aren't any talented enough that anyone would tune in for. }(

[Melodybe]

31. Are you saying that you don't love Toby Keith?

Why do you hate Amurika?

[kineneb]

34. remember who they have had at inauguations

ugh- Wayne Newton!?
Lousy taste in music in general.

Other bands will be performing in local benefits...Doobie Brothers and a whole bunch of others in Oct. in Sonoma Co. (CA)

I would like to have one of the major symphonies put on a benefit with appropriate classical music. New Orleans was the site of the first performances of French opera in the US. The contribution of the city to classical music culture should also be remembered.

-music history lesson/ off

[tjdee]

35. Because they don't care?

Because they don't want to be in the same room as "those" people?

Because they're waiting for the "George Bush Superstar" concert instead?

Oh, such a mystery.

[katinmn]

40. is Garth Brooks a liberal?

[Mythsaje]

49. American Honk Tonk Bar Association...

I don't think he's a liberal, but he's more than just a lock-stepper. No one who grew idolizing Kiss and Twisted Sister can be a total conformist.

[Piperay]

53. Brooke's sister is gay

he doesn't like the way gays are treated and is for them having equal rights so that definitely separates him from the kool-aide people.

[David Zephyr]

36. I Love My Dixie Chicks!

I can't watch this tonight. I hope there will be a replay.

[DanCa]

42. Is springsteen going to be on ?

BTW if someone has a complete please post. Thanks Danny

[RagAss]

43. You can thank God...he pays late but he always pays.....

[WiseButAngrySara]

48. Thanks!!! I would have missed this. Is anyone else following this on

this thread, or has another been started? I'd like to have someone id the entertainers that I don't know...

[Bluerthanblue]

50. Do you really want to know the answer to your question???

Thank those who died, suffered, and live in the 'no persons land' of displaced people. Thank those who endured, and screamed out for help that came too late for too many.
Thank the black americans, the poor white trash- and the quirky gotta love 'em crazy people who had the guts to live a few levee's away from hell.
THIS is the 'Real face of America'- lots of people who came from little, among those who begrudged them even that. They are the bodies of my brothers and sisters, my aunts and uncles, mother and fathers- my neighbors, my friends, and my family. And god love each one of them, because the hell they lived through cost them more than we could ever pay- with all the telethons or gifts, or 'things' in this world- They have shown us how ugly we really are, and how beautiful, in living and dying color.

There aren't enough thanks...or regrets to ever begin to cover the price, the cost.

[callous taoboy]

51. Very well put, Bluer!

This was one awesome show of strength and it really choked me up.
We saw uniters tonight.

[blue neen]

52. .

There's nothing I can add to what you said so eloquently.

I cried the whole way through tonight's broadcast. It was heartwrenching. The musicians were feeling the music unlike anything I have ever seen. The performance of "One" by U2 and Mary was astounding.

The phone line is still jammed, so I'll just keep trying to get through.

[Melodybe]

54. Wasn't that great! It was my favorite performance of the evening

Mary and U2 was a very odd but perfect pairing.

They made beautiful music tonight.

[Qanisqineq]

55. "George Bush hates midgets"

did anyone else hear Chris Rock say this? He said it really quickly before his little speech.