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Springsteen, Bon Jovi to Join Obama Thursday?
August 25, 2008 2:02 PM
From ABC News' Rick Klein, author of The Note: It's his life, and he's born to run. And it doesn't get much bigger than this.
The Rocky Mountain News is the latest to report confirmation of a rampant rumor in Denver: That Bruce Springsteen is planning a brief acoustic set Thursday night from Invesco Field, from the same stage that Sen. Barack Obama will receive the nomination.
That would make it a big Jersey night: Jon Bon Jovi is also slated to perform that night.
Surely "The Rising" needs to be on Springsteen's play list -- it gets played at just about every Obama campaign event these days. A fellow Bruce fan suggests adding "Long Walk Home" and "The Promised Land." Maybe "Land of Hope and Dreams"?
As for Bon Jovi -- let's guess that "Livin' On a Prayer" isn't the right note to hit.
Thoughts? Do rock stars matter? Of course, there are rock stars, and then there's The Boss. . . .
August 25, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (46)
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Emma,
We can start a list of Celebrities who support Obama.
Ludacris for one.
Boycott celebrities who endorse Obama!
Posted by: SamVA | Aug 25, 2008 3:32:17 PM
I'll sign up for the boycott. Darn, I actually liked Bon Jovi.
Posted by: Sharon | Aug 25, 2008 4:32:40 PM
I thought Springsteen and Bon Jovi had died already. Old age rockers that's change for you
Posted by: musak | Aug 25, 2008 4:44:19 PM
The celebs are already rich and they could care less if you and your two friends boycott them or not.
Posted by: Clint | Aug 25, 2008 4:53:27 PM
It is so great to see these musicians and talented folks come out to support senator Obama......
Obama 2008!!!
Posted by: shalom | Aug 25, 2008 4:55:32 PM
HERE'S MY CHOICE FOR BEST POST OF TODAY:
The celebs are already rich and they could care less if you and your two friends boycott them or not.
Posted by: Clint | Aug 25, 2008 4:53:27 PM
Posted by: shalom | Aug 25, 2008 5:04:05 PM
Its time for NADER! I think a NADER, Ron Paul ticket is just the ticket. And im not going to any springsteen concert ticket holders house for sketti if they dont vote for NADER!
Posted by: doogie howitzer | Aug 25, 2008 5:13:59 PM
Sharon do you need a pen... Hopefully you and Robert, Alex and Gringo can all go somewhere and have drink. I see you all and your same silliness on allthe blogs. Frankly, we have started laughing at you and saying, there go some of Rush Dumbo's people.. Don't they sound stupid.. Anyway, move out of the way and let progress through.. OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12.....
Posted by: Obamaall theway | Aug 25, 2008 5:28:06 PM
ABBA will rejoin to play "Dancing Queen" at McCain's nomination along with Air Supply.
Posted by: McCain is a Douche Bag | Aug 25, 2008 5:30:40 PM
a Democrat for McCain?
That's ridiculous. I can't think of a presidential candidate in my lifetime that has less to do with core Democratic values than John McCain. After 8 years of a president who has taken a pass on all accountability, the last thing we need is a guy in his 70's with an anger management problem.
Having Bruce Springsteen play a few songs following Senator Obama's acceptance speech on a Denver summer night will be triumphant. I can't wait.
Posted by: mox | Aug 25, 2008 5:35:48 PM
I would suggest that McCain invite Ozzy to sing War Pigs.
Posted by: Huh | Aug 25, 2008 5:45:59 PM
Ozzy could do Paranoid as well...
Posted by: McCain is a Douche Bag | Aug 25, 2008 5:47:09 PM
Ok I am tired of alll the Dems. that oh were going to vote for McCain. Well stop talking about it and do it you POS. You dont know what it means to be a Dem. so go take a long walk off a short pier. OH boo hoo, I feel so bad for all of you idoits that want to vote for the POS Mccain. I dont want to hear you cry when we are in the middle crisis in the world, so dont cry. I am calling it know if McCain wins, he will be the first ever President that is Impeached. Cause he is a total F--- Head. So all you pieces of crap that keep, crying about whatever you want. Eat crap and die!!!! i am vented
Posted by: Josh | Aug 25, 2008 7:33:34 PM
"I would suggest that McCain invite Ozzy to sing War Pigs."
Too late. He'll be introducing Joe Biden.
Posted by: Mack | Aug 25, 2008 7:34:56 PM
Makes me want to rush out and (not) vote for Obama.
Posted by: david | Aug 25, 2008 8:36:27 PM
Old rockers? Jon is 46, how young are you sweetcheeks? Everything he's touched latly has been golden. Number one album, highest grossing tour in the world this year 130.000.00 albums sold. He is a celebrity but also a taxpying citizen of this country and has the right to speak out. You are just a bunch of old white racists who can't stand the fact that we will have the first black president soon. Get over your cheap trashy selves.
Posted by: Jerzeme | Aug 25, 2008 9:59:48 PM
I was already voting for a CHANGE but catching the boss and bon jovi is icing on my sweet jersey pie!
Posted by: jersey girl | Aug 26, 2008 10:54:03 AM
You all need to grow up! these blogs are here for us to get information out to the mass, express our opinion (aka: FREEDOM OF SPEECH in the LAND OF OPPORTUNITY that we live in.
You should be more mature about the way you communicate. This is one of the many privleges in this great country that you ALL live in...if you dont like it you can get out. it will NEVER change, ITS AMERICA....WELCOME TO IT!!!
Republican for McCain!
Posted by: Scarlet | Aug 26, 2008 3:54:54 PM
For the one that asks if Bon Jovi & Springsteen have more than one house, I say to you, Bon Jovi gave Oprah 1 million dollars for victims of Katrina.He helped raise funds for The Red Cross, after 9/11. He has built houses for Habitat for Humanity. He has given schools in inner cities, computers.He helped to raise millions for Tsunami victims. His humanitian efforts go on and on. How many politicians do you see giving millions? If it were up to me it would be Bon Jovi for president!! Yeah they are self made millionaires, and at least they are giving back.They have lived the American dream and they are doing someting, instead of just watching. They deserve 10 houses if they want.
Posted by: Amy | Aug 28, 2008 10:39:32 PM
I wish they would just sing their songs and not try to sway votes. Same thing with actors.
Posted by: Rich | Oct 17, 2008 1:23:27 PM
The dog they will choose, the china? Who cares? Michelle Obama hates American, period. Wake up everyone! Obama is a fraud and a lier. Our nation has allowed a corrupt man to obtain the highest position in the land, without being vetted. If you want more government control, we just got it! God help us all!
Posted by: Kelly | Dec 21, 2008 10:28:44 AM
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