Springsteen, Robinson Draw Backlash Over Political Rants as Fans Balk at $800 Concert Tickets
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 7
Springsteen, Robinson Draw Backlash Over Political Rants as Fans Balk at $800 Concert Tickets
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 7
Summary
$800 ticket complaints and walkout reports sharpened backlash against Bruce Springsteen and Chris Robinson after both made political remarks from the stage.
Springsteen has repeatedly attacked President Donald Trump on his tour, while Robinson drew boos in Florida after allegedly criticizing fans chanting "USA" and asking what Americans had to be proud of.
PR advisers said the anger reflects fatigue with entertainers who seem to lecture paying audiences, arguing fans object less to politics itself than to feeling judged during a show.
Social media has turned isolated concert moments into national controversies within hours, they said, raising reputational and commercial risks for artists whose comments clash with their public brand.