Cheap Trick Turned Down the RNC’s $100,000 Offer

[ehrnst]

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick are still very much a working band, but they won’t work for just anybody.

In a new interview with England’s Guardian, frontman Robin Zander said that “The Republican National Committee called our office and offered us $100,000 to play at their convention in Cleveland [this summer]. We turned it down. Then we had second thoughts. Maybe we should have accepted it – but we would all have got swastika guitars made.”

http://radio.com/2016/04/21/cheap-trick-turned-down-the-rncs-100000-offer/

[C_U_L8R]

1. "Cheap Trick"

No wonder they wanted the band...
A "Cheap Trick" is a pretty darn good label for the GOP's guiding strategy.
It's a certain bet there are "Dream Police" in the GOP's platform as well.

All said, good for the band - a kudos to Robin Zander for zinging Republicans.
They'd probably have gone ape for swastika guitars.

[tk2kewl]

3. that was my first thought as well

[Chasstev365]

2. Glad they didn't Surrender to the Dream Police!

[blm]

10. LOL!!!

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[Cracklin Charlie]

14. Republicans may have

Something is definitely living inside their heads.

Something really scary.

[progressoid]

4. I bet they made a lot more than that for The Colbert Report theme song

[liberal N proud]

5. I think there have been several turn down the GOPers

They managed to convince Eagles singer/songwriter Joe Walsh to play under this ruse. But when Walsh rumbled their plans, he immediately pulled out and issued a furious statement:

“It was my understanding that I was playing a concert which was a non partisan event to benefit the families of American veterans on Monday, July 17 in Cleveland. The admat I approved said this specifically. Today it was announced that this event is, in fact, a launch for the Republican National Convention. In addition, my name is to be used to raise sponsorship dollars for convention-related purposes. Therefore, I must humbly withdraw my participation in this event with apologies to any fans or veterans and their families that I might disappoint.

I am very concerned about the rampant vitriol, fear-mongering and bullying coming from the current Republican campaigns. It is both isolationist and spiteful. I cannot in good conscience endorse the Republican party in any way. I will look at doing a veteran related benefit concert later this year.”


http://www.addictinginfo.org/2016/04/22/the-plans-for-the-republican-convention-just-suffered-an-embarrassing-blow-video/

[PatrickforO]

6. Well a hundred grand is nothing to sneeze at, but

they would be tainted forever.

Probably a good move.

Hey, I know! They could get Ted Nugent to dust off his guitar! That would truly be inspiring...in a Republican way.

[exboyfil]

7. There is always Ted Nugent

"Obama, he's a piece of shit. I told him to suck on my machine gun. Hey Hillary [Clinton], you might want to ride one of these into the sunset, you worthless bitch."

Elevate the political discussion for the Republicans.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

13. Not going. He was asked and told them he "has a busy touring schedule" at that time. . . nt

[exboyfil]

15. Who actually pays money to see him?

I wouldn't have paid a dime when he was 30. Now??? "A fool and his money are soon separated."

[Bernardo de La Paz]

16. Who pays to see him? Rabid frothing-at-the-mouth suckers. . nt

[Capt. Obvious]

8. Trump wanted them to want him

But they wouldn't surrender.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

22. LOL!! DUzy!

[jtuck004]

9. Cheap. Not easy. n/t

[raven mad]

28. I want to nominate this entire thread for a DUzy!

[TlalocW]

11. RNC Entertainment Committee meeting

Well, Cheap Trick has turned us down, just like everyone else with talent. Get the rolodex and start calling Nugent, Kid Rock, and Meatloaf and see if any of them are available.

TlalocW

[gelsdorf]

20. Kid Rock is at The Jamboree In The Hills this weekend

only a couple or three hours south of Cleveland, so routing isn't an issue
Jamboree In The Hills? Kid Rock? Did I miss something?

[raven mad]

29. Meatloaf???

LOL - that would fit.

[geardaddy]

12. The RNC wanted them to love them.

[LakeArenal]

17. Quote from Donald's Speech

I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'm beggin' you to beg me
I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.

Full Song Lyrics: http://www.lyrster.com/lyrics/i-want-you-to-want-me-lyrics-cheap-trick.html#ixzz4EOd5rstf

[kairos12]

19. They weren't that Cheap, or dumb.

[calimary]

21. Yet another reason to like these guys!

I saw them perform once. It was almost literally a guitar fashion show. AMAZING the guitars they hauled out, different ones for every song! A guitar-designer's dream!

[summerschild]

23. Maybe Trump can get

Nugent, Clint Eastwood, and the Chair to form a trio for the duration of the convention.

[Bluenorthwest]

24. Also saying thanks but no thanks to the covention to nowhere Kool and the Gang and

Joe Walsh, who they had lured claiming it was a Veteran's event. Joe had this to say:
"April 20, 2016 – “It was my understanding that I was playing a concert which was a non partisan event to benefit the families of American veterans on Monday, July 18 in Cleveland. The admat I approved said this specifically. Today it was announced that this event is, in fact, a launch for the Republican National Convention. In addition, my name is to be used to raise sponsorship dollars for convention-related purposes. Therefore, I must humbly withdraw my participation in this event with apologies to any fans or veterans and their families that I might disappoint.

I am very concerned about the rampant vitriol, fear-mongering and bullying coming from the current Republican campaigns. It is both isolationist and spiteful. I cannot in good conscience endorse the Republican party in any way. I will look at doing a veteran related benefit concert later this year.”

[raven mad]

25. The perfect song for the GOP............

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

26. Good for them

[Bucky]

27. I thought the Republicans already had a cheap trick: voter suppression

[Warren DeMontague]

30. I suspect, unlike the GOP, Cheap Trick doesn't support censoring what adults can read or watch.

I mean that one dude is wearing a free speech t-shirt, so...