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Neil Young Cancels LA Concert Over Union Picket

He is disappointed...

  • by Jason Gregory
  • Thursday, October 30, 2008
  • Photo by: WENN
  • filed in: Indie
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Neil Young has cancelled his concert at Los Angeles' Forum venue tonight (October 30th) out of respect for a union picket.

The Forum's staff have gone on strike over a contract dispute with Faithful Central Bible Church – the venue's owners.

Young, an honorary lifetime member of the workers' union International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) said he was “disappointed” that the concert couldn't go ahead.

"I am extremely disappointed to have to choose between satisfying my fans or backing my brothers and sisters of the IATSE," he said.

The concert at the Forum formed part of Young's North American tour. The date will be re-scheduled for 2009, a statement said.

Neil Young at the Hop Farm Festival

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  • I think Neil Young has the worst taste in jackets!

    ~ by JumpinJack 10/30/2008

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  • but at least he's no scab

    ~ by chockablock 10/30/2008

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