Musicians of all persuasion fighting apathy, encouraging fans to vote

[Bhaisahab]

American Band Stands
http://www.alternet.org/election04/19403/

"If every Deadhead in the state of Florida had voted in the last election, it would be a very different world today," reflects Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead.

Weir, of course, is referring to Bush's slim 537-vote margin of victory in Florida in the 2000 election. And his point is applicable not only to Deadheads but punk rockers, folkies, indie rockers, hip-hop heads, and metal heads.

Indeed, the ballot boxes should expect a collective punch this November from America's youngsters, who are currently being educated and inspired to vote by hundreds of bands across genres – from the Dead to the Dixie Chicks, NOFX to Death Cab For Cutie – with the help of dozens of supporting organizations. If all goes as planned, more 18- to 30-year-olds will turn out to vote in November than ever before.

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http://www.alternet.org/election04/19403/

[LosinIt]

1. My 19 and 21 yr old are gnawing at the bit to vote, but a lot of their

friends are so apathetic. It seems to be getting better though.

[Bhaisahab]

2. it'll help to get the young vote out...

... the young are restless, and although its not the right reason to vote against bush, i have a feeling its becoming "un-cool" to be a bush fan in the hallways and campuses of american universities...