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RandySF

(84,274 posts)
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 04:33 PM Nov 2016

Trump inaugural committee having a hard time finding people to perform at swearing in ceremony

Celebrities are part of the fun of the traditionally monotonous Washington, DC inauguration ceremonies. For a town that runs on policy and politics, a Beyoncé or Lady Gaga sighting can make standing in the cold for hours that much more exciting.

The inaugural committee for President-Elect Donald Trump is having a hard time finding someone willing to perform, however, the UK Independent reported.

Trump transition team member Anthony Scaramucci said in an interview with the BBC that in an effort to show Trump supports LGBT people, Elton John would play. John said he wouldn’t.

“I’m not a Republican in a million years,” John said when Trump used his song “Tiny Dancer” for a campaign rally, “why not ask Ted f*cking Nugent?”

Vince Neil, vocalist for heavy metal band Mötley Crüe also dropped out of Trump’s inaugural, after previously being announced he would play. The Rolling Stones also refused. Trump frequently used The Stone’s song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” despite repeated requests for him to stop.


http://www.rawstory.com/2016/11/trump-inaugural-committee-having-a-hard-time-finding-people-to-perform-at-swearing-in-ceremony/

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Trump inaugural committee having a hard time finding people to perform at swearing in ceremony (Original Post) RandySF Nov 2016 OP
when you've lost Motley Crue.... dhill926 Nov 2016 #1
plenty of country types that will do it MFM008 Nov 2016 #2
which ones ? many country stars actually lean liberal JI7 Nov 2016 #12
Charlie Daniels is a repubican. madinmaryland Nov 2016 #18
And hasn't bee relevant awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #53
Hank will jump in there and save the day madokie Nov 2016 #80
A liberal is going to perform MFM008 Nov 2016 #37
Nope. Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley,and may others were Hillary supporters leftofcool Nov 2016 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Baitball Blogger Nov 2016 #32
Ahh, bless Elton john: Im not a Republican in a million years, John said when Trump used his song hlthe2b Nov 2016 #3
I am afraid ryan_cats Nov 2016 #4
Who cares who he gets? Control-Z Nov 2016 #51
How about that no talent ass clown Ted Nugent? neverforget Nov 2016 #5
Another 1st... First Prez entertained by his political heir-apparent Bucky Nov 2016 #23
Calling Ted Shittypants!! lastlib Nov 2016 #67
Ask the Duck dynasty bastards to Ilsa Nov 2016 #6
Maybe they could get Sarah Palin to sing along with them! RKP5637 Nov 2016 #8
Play her flute or do some fancy pageant walking! nt Ilsa Nov 2016 #11
... RKP5637 Nov 2016 #13
I better go find that on youtube...nt Ilsa Nov 2016 #14
LOL!!! RKP5637 Nov 2016 #25
She's busy doing her annual message on cherishing all living creatures pinboy3niner Nov 2016 #15
That one was soooooooooooooo gross! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #26
So was the turkey killing! :-)))) justhanginon Nov 2016 #41
Yeah, that too!!!! I couldn't believe it when I first saw it!!!! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #45
that is good for lolz every time! JNelson6563 Nov 2016 #79
Eeeek shenmue Nov 2016 #52
Ear Plugs for sure!!! RKP5637 Nov 2016 #62
BAWAWAWAWAWAWAWA DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2016 #22
He still doesn't get it. Over half of the voters don't want him in the WH. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #7
call the nuge, bet his calendar is wide open spanone Nov 2016 #9
Nuge would be good... sheshe2 Nov 2016 #27
"Donald Trump is like Ted Nugent without the talent... alterfurz Nov 2016 #33
bwahahahahahaaa spanone Nov 2016 #68
so instead of actually supporting gay rights getting a gay singer JI7 Nov 2016 #10
Wonder if Chachi is free? physioex Nov 2016 #16
Maybe a duet with Kirk Cameron? Barack_America Nov 2016 #82
Nugent... wcmagumba Nov 2016 #19
how about that 80s metal guy who was always attacking Obama ? JI7 Nov 2016 #20
This one? pinboy3niner Nov 2016 #28
Is that for real???? dixiegrrrrl Nov 2016 #35
Absolutely real pinboy3niner Nov 2016 #36
wha the hell??? dixiegrrrrl Nov 2016 #42
How we continued to awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #59
I bet he's free. nt Granny M Nov 2016 #40
Anita Bryant is still alive. GreatCaesarsGhost Nov 2016 #21
Hey Trumpfucks: Pat Boone is probably available...nt GReedDiamond Nov 2016 #24
Excellent! sheshe2 Nov 2016 #29
David Allen Coe could sing HassleCat Nov 2016 #30
"Whips and Things" would be more appropriate at the 1/20/17 shit show jmowreader Nov 2016 #46
Lol Lotusflower70 Nov 2016 #31
They should reward their supporters katsy Nov 2016 #34
They couldn't book Grand Belial's Key? kebob Nov 2016 #38
They will find someone... Mike Nelson Nov 2016 #39
Hannity needs to be involved n/t hibbing Nov 2016 #43
Elton played at Limbaugh wedding SHRED Nov 2016 #44
The bad pub he got awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #60
Maybe Clint Eastwood can sing something from Paint Your Wagon C Moon Nov 2016 #47
That's the best! johnp3907 Nov 2016 #56
We'll save him a Chair........ lastlib Nov 2016 #69
Whoever agrees to it, be sure to get cash upfront. neeksgeek Nov 2016 #48
They can get Ted Nugget and Dennis Rodman! jimlup Nov 2016 #49
They didn't ask Lee Greenwood yet? jmowreader Nov 2016 #50
He wants to be paid too. Dawson Leery Nov 2016 #73
How about those girls that performed "Over There" at a rally? mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2016 #54
Kanye West said he would have voted for El Trumpito... DonViejo Nov 2016 #55
The Duck Dynasty inbreds might do, in a pinch. TheCowsCameHome Nov 2016 #57
They could always have Clint Eastwood talk to a chair. Vinca Nov 2016 #58
He could call Vegas for an Elvis impersonator Deb Nov 2016 #61
Wayne Newton actually is a Trump supporter so they can ask him JI7 Nov 2016 #64
Green Day? Rage Against The Machine? KamaAina Nov 2016 #63
Several Conservatives will not want to be involved with this maggot. Dawson Leery Nov 2016 #65
The talent at President Obama's 1st inauguration narnian60 Nov 2016 #66
Flitting, seeing as Trump... 3catwoman3 Nov 2016 #71
knR Hekate Nov 2016 #70
According to wikipedia HarmonyRockets Nov 2016 #72
I vote for a Ted Nugent - Wayne Newton duet. milestogo Nov 2016 #75
I doubt most celebs want to choke on the tear gas. roamer65 Nov 2016 #74
Meanwhile, the "swearing at" ceremonies Retrograde Nov 2016 #76
He and his stupid repuker friends will finally say what they have wanted Obama pbmus Nov 2016 #77
Maybe Dennis Miller could do a few minutes of standup. lpbk2713 Nov 2016 #78
I'm sure the KKK could give a stunning display of formation marching ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2016 #81
Ted Nugent tavalon Nov 2016 #83

MFM008

(20,042 posts)
37. A liberal is going to perform
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 06:25 PM
Nov 2016

For the maggot? Are u kidding?
99 percent are repukes.
They can play for maggot max.

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)
17. Nope. Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley,and may others were Hillary supporters
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 05:02 PM
Nov 2016

Response to MFM008 (Reply #2)

hlthe2b

(113,965 posts)
3. Ahh, bless Elton john: Im not a Republican in a million years, John said when Trump used his song
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 04:40 PM
Nov 2016

... “why not ask Ted f*cking Nugent?”


Control-Z

(15,686 posts)
51. Who cares who he gets?
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 06:52 PM
Nov 2016

I can't imagine any perfomer with even a modicum of self worth would take the job. The swamp king and his supporters deserve nugent.

Bucky

(55,334 posts)
23. Another 1st... First Prez entertained by his political heir-apparent
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 05:13 PM
Nov 2016

Frankly I'm looking forward to the West-Nugent debates in 2020

Ilsa

(64,368 posts)
6. Ask the Duck dynasty bastards to
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 04:49 PM
Nov 2016

Blow their duck whistles while the old man screeches about Obama, women being president, etc. That's the extent of their Art and Culture.

sheshe2

(97,626 posts)
27. Nuge would be good...
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 05:30 PM
Nov 2016

if he is not to busy crapping his pants and smearing more shit all over his body.

alterfurz

(2,681 posts)
33. "Donald Trump is like Ted Nugent without the talent...
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 05:54 PM
Nov 2016

...but so is Ted Nugent." -- John Hartzell

JI7

(93,616 posts)
10. so instead of actually supporting gay rights getting a gay singer
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 04:54 PM
Nov 2016

Is supposed to show he supports gays ?

 

HassleCat

(6,409 posts)
30. David Allen Coe could sing
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 05:34 PM
Nov 2016

"My Wife Ran Off With a Nixxer." Would be warmly received, I imagine.

katsy

(4,246 posts)
34. They should reward their supporters
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 06:10 PM
Nov 2016

Like ted nugent & whatever country band de jour they can get. What's the big deal? There's plenty of celebrity gopers. Must suck to be a celebrity trump supporter when trump thinks u suck too bad to play @ your inauguration. LO fucking L

Mike Nelson

(10,943 posts)
39. They will find someone...
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 06:35 PM
Nov 2016

...on the career downslide. Ted Nugent could sing about having sex with underage girls.

 

awoke_in_2003

(34,582 posts)
60. The bad pub he got
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 06:59 PM
Nov 2016

from playing Limpballs wedding. Throw him enough money and he will sell out.

neeksgeek

(1,250 posts)
48. Whoever agrees to it, be sure to get cash upfront.
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 06:49 PM
Nov 2016

Otherwise Donald will stiff you and call your performance "Sad!"

jimlup

(8,010 posts)
49. They can get Ted Nugget and Dennis Rodman!
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 06:50 PM
Nov 2016

maybe Dennis could do a moving reading of his great literature or something.

mahatmakanejeeves

(69,850 posts)
54. How about those girls that performed "Over There" at a rally?
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 06:56 PM
Nov 2016

Oh, wait.

I guess that leaves Alice Cooper.

Deb

(3,744 posts)
61. He could call Vegas for an Elvis impersonator
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 07:00 PM
Nov 2016

a casino tribute band or lounge lizard. I hear Trump's connections run deep.

Dawson Leery

(19,568 posts)
65. Several Conservatives will not want to be involved with this maggot.
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 07:25 PM
Nov 2016

The pickings are thin. Nugent/Daniels? HanKKK Jr. will want money. It is the reason he was not involved with Romney's campaign even though he endorsed.

narnian60

(3,510 posts)
66. The talent at President Obama's 1st inauguration
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 07:25 PM
Nov 2016

is unbeatable. Such a great, moving show. Trump's will be a joke.

 

HarmonyRockets

(397 posts)
72. According to wikipedia
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 08:37 PM
Nov 2016

these musicians endorsed Trump:

Pat Boone
Young Dro
Larry Gatlin
Filipp Kirkorov
Loretta Lynn
Naked Cowboy
Wayne Newton
Ted Nugent
Red Steagall
Kanye West
Azealia Banks

It may be one of those.

roamer65

(37,953 posts)
74. I doubt most celebs want to choke on the tear gas.
Fri Nov 25, 2016, 01:07 AM
Nov 2016

That will be the hallmark of this inauguration.

Retrograde

(11,419 posts)
76. Meanwhile, the "swearing at" ceremonies
Fri Nov 25, 2016, 01:15 AM
Nov 2016

are having no problems attracting attendees. I'm expecting a large number of spontaneous, unorganized demonstrations across the country on January 20th.

pbmus

(13,141 posts)
77. He and his stupid repuker friends will finally say what they have wanted Obama
Fri Nov 25, 2016, 01:16 AM
Nov 2016

To say...those murdering Muslim jihadists and they will ignite in their own ignorance the worlds Third World War...

Trump's place in history will be likened to the last Bysantine emperor standing on top of the wall in Constantinople as the hordes of soldiers stormed his decaying city.

And to shudder thinking the Trumpster holds the key... :nuke

Starting to agree with Hillary , grab a good book or two and shut the f in tv off, at least I won't know to panic and start running around like a chicken with its head cut off.

eppur_se_muova

(41,940 posts)
81. I'm sure the KKK could give a stunning display of formation marching ...
Fri Nov 25, 2016, 11:14 AM
Nov 2016

add a biker gang doing donuts in the parking lot, and your tRump inaugural is complete.

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