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from Audio Ink Radio: http://audioinkradio.com/2012/02/president-obama-foo-fighters-fundraising-concert/
GRUNGE rock mainstays Foo Fighters are putting their support behind President Barack Obamas re-election efforts by headlining a fundraising concert in California, with proceeds going towards the presidents campaign. Foo Fighters will play President Obamas Feb. 15 fundraiser in the residential neighborhood of Holmby Hills, reports the Hollywood Reporter. The show will take place at soap opera writer / producer Bradley Bells estate.
Although theyre not known for their political views, Foo Fighters have long been supporters of Obama. In July of 2009, the group played a special concert at the White House for military families. Late last year, frontman Dave Grohl dropped the news to Red Bulletin that he would absolutely get behind the presidents run for a second term. Hes got the toughest job on earth, Grohl said. I would hate to hand the administration over to another party that is just focused on corporations, greed and money. You know, Im a fun, peace-loving guy, but sometimes the right wing gets a little too selfish.
When asked if Grohl thought the president was a rocker, he laughed: I dont know if hes a rocker, but he definitely has soul. When he looks you in the eyes and shakes your hand, he just means it. Ive met him a few times now, and every time I see him, he comes over and says, Hey man, how are you doing? Hes very informal and sincere.
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tallahasseedem
(6,716 posts)Everlong is one of my all-time favorite songs!
tridim
(45,358 posts)EVERYBODY likes Dave Grohl.
Swede
(33,244 posts)nt
otohara
(24,135 posts)I like FF's -
FarLeftFist
(6,161 posts)cthulu2016
(10,960 posts)Joke. re: Her recently calling on her supporters to "rage against the machine."
dionysus
(26,467 posts)ellie
(6,929 posts)He came back for their last album.
RiffRandell
(5,909 posts)Love the Foos!
Whisp
(24,096 posts)EC
(12,287 posts)Love them.