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Slash: 'Republican John McCain Gives Me Nightmares' He's for Obama...
By Jason Gregory on 4 November 2008
Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has revealed that he is hoping for a Democrat win in the American elections today (November 4th).
The guitarist said he was backing Barack Obama because he was more confident in the candidate's abilities compared to Republican rival John McCain.
"He hasn't answered all the questions but I'm hoping he's the right guy because (John) McCain gives me nightmares,” he told the BBC.
As previously reported on Gigwise, the guitarist also praised his former band, Guns N' Roses, who are due to release their new album this month after a 14 year wait.
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Beyonce: 'Barack Obama Is The American Dream' She speaks as country heads to the polls...
By Jason Gregory on 4 November 2008
US R&B star Beyonce Knowles has described Barack Obama as the “American dream” as the country heads to the polls to elect its next president.
Beyonce told reporters at a Democrat rally in Philadelphia that she had grown “proud” of her country as a result of Mr Obama's presidential bid.
“Everyone is excited and it's time. I feel like we have grown so much as a nation and we will continue to grow because of Mr Obama,” she said.
“I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr Obama, his wife and his children, and they are the American dream. They are so elegant, so classy, so intelligent and everything that I want to be.”
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Bruce Springsteen Tears, Ramones Republican Anger, Jay-Z Rallies: US Elections 08 The countdown is on...
By Jason Gregory on 3 November 2008
With less than 24 hours to go before the US elections, musicians everywhere have been urging people to vote.
Here's you election re-cap for Monday (November 3rd):
At a rally in Ohio yesterday (November 2nd), Bruce Springsteen reduced 80,000 people to tears as he campaigned for Democratic hopeful Barack Obama.
Mr Obama, appearing after Springsteen's set, described the singer as one of "a handful of people who enter into your lives through their music and tell the American people's story."
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Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Urges Americans To Vote On November 4th Which ever way they decide...
By Jason Gregory on 3 November 2008
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Nine Inch Nails frontman has urged Americans to vote in the country's presidential elections tomorrow (November 4th).
In an email to his fans, Reznor said the “critical” election had “great consequences for the nation” - but he refrained from revealing whether he would be voting for Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain.
“This election offers a choice is between two men with dramatically different visions of the future. We have strong feelings about this choice,” Reznor wrote.
“This is likely to be a close election. Your vote matters. Please use it and make a difference.”
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Jay-Z, P. Diddy Energize Florida Crowd For Election Day In South Florida...
By Victoria Tsigonis on 3 November 2008
Jay-Z energized a crowd of voters yesterday at Chester Robinson Athletic Center at Florida Memorial University for a 'Last Chance for Change' rally in South Florida yesterday (November 2).
With two days till one of the most important elections in American history, Jay-Z teamed up with friends Sean Diddy Combs, Mary J. Blige and music executive Kevin Liles to speak to the 800 strong crowd about voting.
The artists did not perform on stage for the crowd but took the time to endorse Democratic candidate Barack Obama for the presidency.
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The Ramones 'Do Not Endorse Republicans John McCain And Sarah Palin' Joey Ramone's brother says...
By Jason Gregory on 3 November 2008
Mickey Leigh, the brother of Joey Ramone, has reacted angrily after the widow of Johnny Ramone began campaigning on behalf of the Republican party.
Linda Cummings has openly backed John McCain and Sarah Palin's bid for the White House, continuing her husband's conservative beliefs.
However, in a statement, Leigh said that Cummings views do “not represent the political views of the Ramones”.
"It has been brought to my attention that Linda Cummings, using the name 'Ramone' has been in the media joining with the Palin family and the McCains to attempt to aid their campaign for the Presidency,” Leigh said.
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Bruce Springsteen Leaves Barack Obama Rally In Tears With moving tribute...
By Jason Gregory on 3 November 2008
Bruce Springsteen left many in tears yesterday (November 2nd) as he performed at a rally for Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama in Ohio.
Springsteen, who has been a passionate supporter of the candidate from the outset, led a crowd of 80,000 people through his own hits and covers, including Woody Guthrie's folk classic 'This Land Is Your Land'.
But it was the singer's performance of 'The Rising', which refers to the September 11th attacks, that stirred the most passionate response from the open-air crowd.
"So I don't know about you, but I want my country back, I want my dream back, I want my America back," the singer told the crowd.
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Leona Lewis: 'Amazing Barack Obama Will Change Britain' She believes...
By Jason Gregory on 3 November 2008
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Leona Lewis has endorsed Barack Obama's bid to become American President because she believes he can have an impact on Britain.
Lewis, who was born in Hackney, London, told the Sun newspaper that Mr Obama could “inspire” young ethnic minorities in the UK to “do something productive”.
“Who gets elected president of America is important for everyone in the world, because they end up running our country too,” she said.
“I think Obama is amazing. He’s just so cool and articulate. Nothing fazes him. I think it would be a huge step forward for America and the world.”
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Republican John McCain Endorsed By Aerosmith Star He breaks ranks to voice support...
By Jason Gregory on 30 October 2008
Republican John McCain's bid to become the next president of the United States has won the support of Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry.
The guitarist told the Boston Herald that he thought Mr McCain was better suited to solving threats to America's national security and its economic problems than rival Barack Obama.
He also said he believed Mr McCain could still overhaul Mr Obama's lead in the polls.
“I’m an optimist. It ain’t over till its over. I think that he’s got a chance,” he said.
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U2's Bono: 'Presidential Election Will Relaunch Brand America' He talks about voting...
By Jason Gregory on 30 October 2008
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U2 frontman Bono has said next week's American presidential elections are the perfect opportunity for the country to relaunch its global image.
The singer said “the whole world has a stake” in the result of the election between Barack Obama and John McCain.
Bono was speaking to thousands of Starbucks employees at a leadership conference in New Orleans, the Associated Press reports.
The singer chose not to endorse either candidate during his speech, but said that regardless of who wins “it's a great chance to relaunch Brand USA”.
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