[elfman2]

"I have always been able to seperate the music from the politics of the band/singer. That "

I don't think that's necessarily a virtue.

Every artist is of course entitled to his own personal views, and free to express them. But when he mortgages his art or fame in order to promote those ideals by bringing them to the stage or into his art, it should no longer be free from reprisal. If the artist leverages it, he can't then say it's off limits and be taken seriously.

[Basil314]

This story is posted on Drudge and will now get some legs---so Pearl Jam is toast for their US tour. America is fed up with artists trying to leverage their lefty beliefs. Even Madonna realizes this--her silly video was pulled.

Are their any good rock artists out their who don't spew this drivel or who actually endorse US policy?

[Phantom Lord]

"I have always been able to seperate the music from the politics of the band/singer."

If an "artist" promotes their politics in their 'free time' thats one thing, but as GA Rob said, when it becomes part of their performance thats a different story.