Posted on 05/29/2026 4:23:07 AM PDT by MarlonRando
'Contrary to rumor, Morris Day & the Time will not be performing at the "Great American State Fair."'
The Commodores subsequently announced that they would not be performing at Freedom 250.
'Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party,' the funk act said in a statement on Instagram. 'We support the betterment of all Americans.'
Country music hitmaker Martina McBride also joined the list of cancellations on Thursday.
'I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading,' McBride wrote in an Instagram post, adding that she had 'asked lots of questions and was assured this was a nonpartisan event that was meant to celebrate ALL 50 states.
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yeah they must have.
Get Mark Farner, he’s a Christian conservative. (Hey, I’m a Grand Funk fan.)
“ Never heard of Morris Day and the Time.”
Ever see the movie Purple Rain? The band performing opposite Prince’s band in Morris Day..
There’s more to Nova than meets the eye there..
They found a market.
This is a much bigger issue than just a bunch of washed up musicians quitting a patriotic festival. Brett Michaels is quitting because of death threats. Thats the lefts go to, we’ve all seen it. The trump administration hasn’t done enough to make these B level entertainers feel like they could continue on and perform. Then you look at the ICE agents who are cowtowing to Leftist terrorists before they leave their facility. They fear the leftists more than their bosses. The left is still very much in control.
Oh, she's a brick house
She's mighty-mighty, just lettin' it all hang out
She's a brick house
That lady's stacked and that's a fact
Ain't holding nothing back
They don’t appear to have been contacted. I would have thought that at least Kid Rock would have been on the list.
Tell us you hate America without telling us you hate America.
I’m sure shes great, but her voice and my ears are not a good match. it happens with some womens voices. can’t explain it.
Here’s what he said:
Hello to all my awesome friends & fans,
I wanted to jump on here real quick and talk about the upcoming Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C.
When this opportunity was originally presented to my team, it was described as a celebration of our country through music and a chance to honor our veterans, active military, first responders, teachers and hardworking Americans from all walks of life. As the son of a veteran, and coming from a family that has proudly served, that is something I have always been honored to support.
As many of you know, I’ve spent my entire career bringing people together through music, positivity and good vibes. My shows have never been about politics. They’re about giving people a place to come together, have a great time and forget about life’s stresses for a few hours.
Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of. Concerns have also been raised regarding the safety of my fans, band, crew, family and myself, including threats that are completely unfounded and unforgivable.
Because of that, I have made the difficult decision to step away from this performance.
This isn’t about politics. It’s about staying true to what I’ve always believed in. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. That’s one of the freedoms our veterans fought for and something I’ve always respected. But as a father, friend and bandmate, I have to take threats and safety concerns seriously.
I believe in our country, in the freedoms we’re afforded, and in the idea that for over 250 years we have gone through both highs and lows together and remained resilient. Music is a universal language that unites us, not divides us. Just like it did when I entertained a record-breaking crowd of over 100,000 at the St. Louis Arch for an Independence Day celebration with people from across the country who came together to honor our freedoms through music. The focus was on the music, the fans and celebrating together.
I will continue to proudly support our veterans, active military members, teachers, first responders and the organizations that serve them, just as I always have.
I also want my amazing fans in Washington, D.C. to know that I love you all, and I fully intend to come back and perform in our nation’s capital under circumstances where the focus can remain on what it should be – the music and the fans.
In the meantime, we’ll keep the Live & Amplified Tour rocking, and I look forward to seeing all of you out on the road soon.
This is said with much love, gratitude, and respect.
Your friend,
Bret
(A lead singer with long texting issues)
https://www.bretmichaels.com/statement-regarding-washington-d-c-event/
Says nothing about his family’s safety.
“I have been thinking about the root cause of TDS and why it affects so many women. I believe the initial acute inflammation began with the statement that being rich and famous made it possible to grab women by the...genitals. Instantly, half the country had to deny that truth or their whole make believe world would crumble.”
I disagree. I think it’s not so much about money or fame but the fact that he is a strong successful alpha male who treats everyone with respect, loves his wife and family. Young women today just can’t find a guy like that or don’t want to admit its what they want.
Nor I.
Now, Otis Day & The Knights…that would be something special.
“Otis! My man!”
😂forgot that
“Otis! My man!”
Exactly who I thought of too! Lol!
Get KISS.
You wanted the best you got the best.
Gene doesn’t give a flip who he offends.
I don’t know. I hear you but maybe they’d get that phone call too.
The democraps lost their major sources of campaign cash after DOGE. These creeps are all getting together trying to drum up big bucks to get their fellow lunatics elected.
My suspicion is management. The primary manager of artists are firms related with William Morris Endeavor (WME), owned by Ari Emanuel, the brother of ObamaCare architect Ezekiel and former Chicago mayor Rahm.
I have to think the Emanuels want none of their artists with Trump.
You threaten an old “Bear Jew” like Gene Simmons he may come after you.
I’m sure he has a long list of lawyers,security and “friends” to do his bidding.
Gene has never come across as a sissy.
“Terrible” Ted Nuggent for $500.
Singin’ “The Great White Buffalo”
That would really set the socialists off.
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