The MTV-generation has moved into politics. This can be found by watching either of the political party conventions that have been bombarding our press. High profile Hollywood names and musical acts have been added to the conventions to lure the young voters to the ranks and add their names to the respective party’s list. However, not only are the musical acts appearing at the conventions, but they are taking their political views on the road in a new concert tour called, “Vote for Change”.
While concert-goers will be wooed with the names appearing (such as Dave Matthews Band and R.E.M.), some may not be to keen to hear their political views spouted about like a sprinkler on hiatus. Musicians should stay with what they are paid to do, sing; just as politicians are paid to make decisions for the public they represent.
Should musicians lend their voices to politics or stick to the music?
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