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In reply to the discussion: Inauguration blues: Why pop stars won't play for Trump [View all]Bad Dog
(2,025 posts)16. He's one of the few mentioned in the article, and perhaps Rick Astley, but not Elton John.
Despite their reservations, Trump's campaign appeared to have scored a victory last month, when they announced one A-list star would be taking part in the celebrations.
"Elton John is going to be doing our concert on the mall," said Anthony Scaramucci, a member of the presidential inaugural committee, claiming that Mr Trump would be the first president to enter the White House with a pro-gay stance.
But almost as soon as the comments were made, Sir Elton issued a strongly-worded rebuttal.
"Incorrect. He will NOT be performing," wrote his publicist, making liberal use of the caps lock key. "There is no truth in this at all."
Since then, the names bandied around have been much lower-profile - from rap-rock rascal Kid Rock to Achy Breaky country star Billy Ray Cyrus.
However, The Wrap claims Trump's team is still holding out for a Bruno Mars or Justin Timberlake. The situation has become so critical that they are allegedly breaking with protocol to offer artists an appearance fee.
"They are willing to pay anything," said their source, suggesting that a six-figure sum would be within reach.
Rick Astley, the 80s pop legend who is currently enjoying an unexpected career resurgence, is less forthright.
"Depends how big the cheque was!" he laughs, before expressing reservations about Trump's presidency.
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He's one of the few mentioned in the article, and perhaps Rick Astley, but not Elton John.
Bad Dog
Dec 2016
#16
His wife was publicly pro Clinton but I would like to see Kanye show up to sing then during the
lunasun
Dec 2016
#10
If it is all these patriotic showboaters it will be an even more nauseating event. Perfect!
lunasun
Dec 2016
#12
Quote of the week: "Creative people tend to reject bigotry and hate," he told the BBC.
rgbecker
Dec 2016
#11
it's why liberal talk radio could never be a success the way right wing radio has been
JI7
Dec 2016
#41
Maybe Lee Greenwood can sing "Proud to be an American" as they wave Russian flags
world wide wally
Dec 2016
#18
Yes you called it , or as tavernier suggested West could be there regarding the SCOTUS pick......
lunasun
Dec 2016
#31
Kid Rock, Charlie Daniels, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Jr, Toby Keith, Trace Adkins
Feeling the Bern
Dec 2016
#65
So? They'll dig his right wing ass, or convince their idiot bible thumper asskissers that he's
Feeling the Bern
Dec 2016
#86