Joe Walsh canceled a concert after he found out it was for the Republican National Convention.
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The Eagles singer was scheduled to perform in Cleveland, Ohio this July, but he canceled it Wednesday when he learned it was for the launch of the RNC. (RELATED: Billy Ray Cyrus’s Fans SLAM Him For Criticizing ‘Religious Freedom’ Law In Mississippi)
“It was my understanding that I was playing a concert which was a nonpartisan event to benefit the families of American veterans on Monday, July 18 in Cleveland,” Walsh said in a statement. “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,” he added. “Therefore, I must humbly withdraw my participation in this event with apologies to any fans or veterans and their families that I might disappoint.”
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“I am very concerned about the rampant vitriol, fear-mongering and bullying coming from the current Republican campaigns,” he continued.
“It is both isolationist and spiteful. I cannot in good conscience endorse the Republican party in any way.”
Walsh said he will look into scheduling a “veteran related benefit concert” later in the year. (RELATED: These Celebrities Want To Punish Conservative States)