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San Francisco Chronicle
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Neil Young invites Trump to summer tour, ‘if there is not martial law by then'
Neil Young has extended an invitation to President Donald Trump to attend his upcoming 'Love Earth' summer tour, though with a pointed caveat: 'If there is not martial law by then.' The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who has been feuding with Trump for years, made the offer Tuesday, June 3, in a post on the Neil Young Archives. 'When I tour the USA this summer, if there is not martial law by then which would make it impossible, let's all come together and stand for American values,' Young wrote. 'We will not be doing a political show. We will be playing the music we love for all of us to enjoy together. President Trump, you are invited. Come and hear our music just as you did for decades.' While the invitation may sound conciliatory, it reads more like a provocation. Trump was once a vocal admirer of Young, attending his shows and praising his performances. 'He's got something very special,' Trump told Rolling Stone in 2008, recalling Young's concerts at Madison Square Garden and his performances at Trump casinos. 'I've met him on occasions and he's a terrific guy.' Their relationship soured after Trump launched his presidential campaign and began using Young's song 'Rockin' in the Free World' at rallies without permission. In his latest message, Young warned, 'Our country and our way of life, that which our fathers and theirs fought for, is now threatened by our government. This is not what we voted for. This is our new reality. Our government is out of control, not standing for us. You can stand up for American values this summer, for our children and theirs.' Young's remarks come amid Trump's escalating conflict with musicians, including Bruce Springsteen, who recently criticized the former president during a concert in England. Trump has since called for investigations into artists like Beyoncé, Bono, and likely Young, over baseless claims of illegal campaign support for Vice President Kamala Harris. 'Bruce Springsteen and many others will be in our country this summer, there for you, playing your favorite music, songs like 'Born in the USA,'' Young added. 'We are proud to be who we are, and we must never let our government forget.' Young, who previously worried he might be barred from re-entering the U.S. over his criticism of Trump, is set to begin his 'Love Earth World Tour' in Europe this month, with North American dates following in August.
Axios
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Neil Young to make long-awaited Cleveland return this summer
Neil Young is set to play his first concert in Northeast Ohio in over a decade. Driving the news: The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer announced his "Love Earth World Tour" on Monday, which will stop at Blossom Music Center on Aug. 15. Young will be joined by his new backing band the Chrome Hearts. Zoom in: Young hasn't brought a proper tour to the area since performing with Crazy Horse at Cleveland State's Wolstein Center in 2012. He hasn't played Blossom in 25 years. Flashback: Young was inducted into the Rock Hall as a solo artist in 1995 and again as a member of Buffalo Springfield in 1997. The latter marked the first induction ceremony held in Cleveland at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel. What's next: Young and the Chrome Hearts are working on a new album that could be released as soon as April. If you go: Presale tickets for August's show go on sale today exclusively for Neil Young Archives members. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10am on Friday.
