A response to all this posted on The
Blues Foundation facebook:
“I support KWS 100%... There were clearly ulterior motives for this ridiculous decision. Why punish a man and his band who have done so much for their community and to promote blues music for the next generation, for something so insignificant? To try and promote your organization and get some media face time before your annual awards show. Well, congratulations. You have all of our attention. Unfortunately, you just set the blues foundation back a decade or two.”
More reaction, condemning the Blues
Foundation (on Facebook) for their
decision:
“I am very disturbed with the Blues Foundation for their decision to rescind the nomination for KWS. This does not reflect the spirit of honoring a musician whose life’s work has been dedicated to the art of the Blues.
Unfortunately your private personal possession are now subject to scrutiny and effects ALL areas of life.
KWS has been a true advocate for racial and other equality. I will no long give The Blues Foundation 1oz of my attention from this point forward. You’re decision and resulting action is dispicable and totally unfounded. G’bye to you!”