Rod Stewart supports the troops

Me

[SoCal Pubbie]

I went to the Rod Stewart/Stevie Nicks concert last night at the Hollywood Bowl. I was surprised to hear him dedicate "Rhythm of my Heart" to the troops fighting around the world.

He mentioned the third conflict ongoing in Libya. He said that once again soldiers for the U.S., Great Britain, Canada and others, but "mostly our two countries" were once again inn harm's way. He said he takes his hat off to any service members in the audience, and we rally owe a debt of gratitude to everyone who served form WWI to today for defending our freedom.

The giant video screen behind the stage showed clips from Dunkirk to Afghanistan. At the end of the song the screen was filled first with the Union Jack and then the Stars and Stripes.

[SoCal Pubbie]

We here a lot about show business people deriding the military and bashing our society in general I thought that when there is something to the contrary, credit should be given where due.

At the link below is a clip from another venue on the current tour:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SqYWtEx3Ek

Here's another with better sound, and a bit more more eye candy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCccPGtjaCU

[OldDeckHand]

Hollywood Bowl? How many people booed?

[Mr. Silverback]

Rod is a class act.

[SoCal Pubbie]

Here are better links!

Current tour footage

Better sound

[SaxxonWoods]

Yes, crowd reaction please...

[SoCal Pubbie]

None. Lots of clapping and cheering though.

[Tea Party Reveler]

thats because a Communist and Muslim is occupying the White House.

[SoCal Pubbie]

Nope, he’s been doing it for years. Second clip is from 2004, at the Royal Albert Hall.

[jonascord]

Obama "supports" the troops, too. That doesn't stop him and his slack-jawed followers from deriding them, and throwing away their lives for political gain.

Talk is cheap.

[Emperor Palpatine]

Plus he's built quite a model train layout....and anyone who plays with trains can't be a bad guy..;-)

[SoCal Pubbie]

All I know is the man has publicly, on numerous occasions, stated his support for troops of both the U.S. and his native country. He has donated free tickets for his concerts to service members and their families. He has not, so far as I know, used his soapbox to deride anyone connected to the military.

This from someone who was very leftist as a younger man. Maybe the 84% taxation he fled back in jolly old England changed his viewpoint a little bit over the years. In any event, he should at least be recognized for what he HAS done. Yes, talk is cheap. Talking trash is even cheaper.

[SoCal Pubbie]

Yup, I have that issue! He has another layout back in his home across the Pond.

[Huskrrrr]

How did this play with Stevie Nicks?

[SoCal Pubbie]

Basically, Stevie is a warm up act on this tour. She comes out first, then joins Rod after the stage is reset for two songs. At the end of her set, she did ask for everyone to pray for the planet, with all the troubles in the world today.

[LuvFreeRepublic]

Love Rod Stewart. Saw him in concert when I lived in S.CA. Thanks for the post. Always good to know when someone recognizes the sacrifices the military makes.

[djf]

People can say what they like about Rod, but he is an enormously talented musician and poet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q64aVDA-s3U

[Col Frank Slade]

Good for him.

These kind of public shows supporting the troops are too rare.

[SoCal Pubbie]

I'm actually not really a big fan of Rod Stewart's music. My wife loves him and the concert was a a b-day present for her. My favorite Rod Stewart song is one no one's ever heard of.

Around the Plynth

[Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears]

Many people don’t know Stevie Nicks is a big supporter of the troops too. She is an army brat.

She even wrote a song for the troops.

Here’s one she wrote about 9/11:

http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=_gP7YxtJVys

[Joe 6-pack]

Rod's been that way for decades. If you have any doubts, just watch the video for Rhythm Of My Heart from back in 1990.