Stapp Interview on KROCK

[Dogstar]

Amen.

[Trimontana]

Quote: (Originally Posted by R U Ready?)

Maybe I'm reading wrong because it seems like he's praising Mark here: "He didn't get the recognition he deserved."

Or are you mad about "sat down as friends" cuz you think he's lying?

Stapp is trying to make Mark looks like he was complaining all the time or that he wasn´t happy (almost like Mark was the guilty on the split up and now Mark is happy in AB cuz he is kind of BOSS now) and i don´t like that. I think Mark always said that he didn´t want to be center of attention (Aswering the question why he didn´t sing more). And after about let´s sit down and talk...like fathers do with kids....That´s why he was the only one talking all the f****** time in radio/tv interviews, he like to much be the center of attention...too much for me....That´s why i LOVE Tremonti: he´s talented and modest.

[Shadow]

Here is Scott's complete answer about the Bush/Kerry question;

Well, you know I feel more secure and then there’s just some personal convictions that I agree with . This is a hard election for me, because I don’t agree all the way with Bush. There’s a lot of things I disagree on and there’s a lot of things that I like about Kerry, but then there’s things I disagree with him. When it comes down to it, it’s such, that’s why the country is so divided, I think because a lot of people probably feel the same way. But when it comes down to it, you know, I’m gonna cast my vote for Bush.

[Trimontana]

I feel sorry in another hand for Scott cuz the journalist shouldn´t ask to Scott about politic staff...anyway everyone is free to vote whoever we think is the best...even if i desagree with Stapp.

[creedlvr]

Shadow, I can't believe you got to actually speak to him! That is so awsome! Congratulations!!

[Shadow]

Quote: (Originally Posted by creedlvr)

Shadow, I can't believe you got to actually speak to him! That is so awsome! Congratulations!!

Thank you. I will never forget it.

[aussiecreeder]

Quote: (Originally Posted by Shadow)

Here is Scott's complete answer about the Bush/Kerry question;

Well, you know I feel more secure and then there’s just some personal convictions that I agree with . This is a hard election for me, because I don’t agree all the way with Bush. There’s a lot of things I disagree on and there’s a lot of things that I like about Kerry, but then there’s things I disagree with him. When it comes down to it, it’s such, that’s why the country is so divided, I think because a lot of people probably feel the same way. But when it comes down to it, you know, I’m gonna cast my vote for Bush.

there is a bit of a double-standard here i think and this is nothing against scott at all. we have bands "rocking against bush" or "rocking for change" and yet when a "rock star" decides to vote bush all hell breaks loose?

[StillACreedFan]

Quote:

Well, you know I feel more secure and then there’s just some personal convictions that I agree with . This is a hard election for me, because I don’t agree all the way with Bush. There’s a lot of things I disagree on and there’s a lot of things that I like about Kerry, but then there’s things I disagree with him. When it comes down to it, it’s such, that’s why the country is so divided, I think because a lot of people probably feel the same way. But when it comes down to it, you know, I’m gonna cast my vote for Bush.

The reason that I, a democrat, have no problem whatsoever with this is that Stapp makes it clear that he actually thought about his decision, unlike the sheep that blindly go along with everything they're told they should think.

[Shadow]

Quote: (Originally Posted by handmedown)

there is a bit of a double-standard here i think and this is nothing against scott at all. we have bands "rocking against bush" or "rocking for change" and yet when a "rock star" decides to vote bush all hell breaks loose?

....because it was Scott that said it. But, if you notice Scott just stated his opinion and didn't tell anybody else what to do.

I have lost a lot of respect for the bands who have so strongly come out against Bush, in particular Bruce Springsteen and especially, David Grohl and what he did.

[Bridge of Clay]

..if you allow me...

I think it goes both ways for artists who take sides on politics. It has nothing to do with being Stapp or being David Grohl.

From what I see on this board, it's almost a crime to say you're a democrat. You say that and you get trashed.

The comments on Stapp were just jokes from the democrats who had a shot for this. It doesn't happen very often.

Just my opinion though.

[Steve]

I don't think anyone gets trashed for saying they are a democrat here. There's plenty of good political discussions that have taken place in the past and are still going on over in Chat-o-rama.

[joy division]

Quote: (Originally Posted by Shadow)

...I have lost a lot of respect for the bands who have so strongly come out against Bush, in particular Bruce Springsteen and especially, David Grohl and what he did.

i dont understand. I am a Republican who supported those recent tours. (Bruce Springsteen, Dixie Chicks, Pearl Jam, etc). Simply because they have the right to speak out as tax paying, voting citizens. And the main point of all of those tours was to get people registered to vote. It may ruffle some feathers of those who can only view one side, but to me that's what rock n roll is all about.

I even watched the closing Vote (or Rock?) For Change show on tv. It was simply music played for a passionate cause. It was quite nice to see so many people come together to try and help their country in a peaceful fun way. It's patriotic and its rock n roll....no matter who you're voting for.

[Steve]

But the thing with many of those "Rock for Change" events is that it's not just an event to get people out to vote. The artists pratically endorse a candidate while on stage.

Not only that but I read online or saw a program on tv (I'll have to search again for that) that the "Rock for Change" tour with Springsteen and others that every person attending must register to vote and sign a form that says their ticket price goes to John Kerry's campaign. That is complete BS if you ask me.

[joy division]

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

But the thing with many of those "Rock for Change" events is that it's not just an event to get people out to vote. The artists pratically endorse a candidate while on stage.

Not only that but I read online or saw a program on tv (I'll have to search again for that) that the "Rock for Change" tour with Springsteen and others that every person attending must register to vote and sign a form that says their ticket price goes to John Kerry's campaign. That is complete BS if you ask me.

thats definitely not true. i saw a special on the tour on MTV News. its basically just a regular everyday rock concert except there's all kinds of Tables and Stands set up outside where you can register to vote or get information on various issues IF YOU CHOOSE TO.

i've read a few reviews about the tour. Most of them said the artists didn't speak much at all about politics except for stressing that everyone should vote. There wasnt very much Bush bashing or Kerry endorsing (even tho the tour is definitely pro-Kerry and the company sponsoring the tour is giving funds to Kerry). On the tv special, Springsteen said each show is getting about 1000 people a night registered to vote. so that's why i support it.

[Torn Daredevil]

They are getting liberals registered to vote and they know that. LOL.