The concert for valor was a veterans day concert that took place on november 11, 2014, on the national mall in washington, d. Bruce springsteen, left, shown with dave grohl, center, and zac brown, has drawn criticism for performing john fogertys fortunate son during tuesdays concert for valor in washington, d. Why fortunate son belonged at the concert for valor. It wasnt clear who would headline the concert for valor when it began. The song, not to put too fine a point on it, is an antiwar screed, taking shots at the red white and blue. Fortunate son is a tribute band and is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with john fogerty, creedence clearwater revisited, or its current or former members. Nov, 2014 john fogerty has responded to criticism of bruce springsteen. Would it be bruce springsteen, who was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1999 and has lent his celebrity to.
Military veterans and activeduty service members were among the swarm of music fans who packed the national mall on tuesday for a free veterans day concert, bouncing to rihanna, headbanging to. As an american and a songwriter i am proud that the song still has resonance. Fortunate son the concert for valor 2014 bossrico0111. Using original vintage gear and instruments, accurate costumes, and spoton musical ability, the fortunate sons instantly conjure up the full experience of the best creedence clearwater revival songs. John fogerty addresses fortunate son concert for valor. Dave grohl e bruce springsteen fazem homenagem a creedance bruce springsteen held private concert for obama staffers music hub pics, tunes, news. I found it very moving, shed a few tears and felt enormous pride for our veterans and active service people. Bruce springsteen was criticized recently for his cover of creedence clearwater revivals fortunate son with dave grohl and zac brown at the concert for valor, held on the mall in. Chesty puller, the most decorated us marine in history, and followed his father into the service only to lose both his legs, part of his hand and stomach in vietnam. John fogerty was born on may 28, 1945 in berkeley, california, usa as john cameron fogerty. Nov 11, 2014 the boss, other big music stars honor vets on mall.
John fogerty addresses fortunate son concert for valor controversy. Nov 12, 2014 fortunate son at the concert for valor. Bruce springsteen, dave grohl, zac brown and a few more highprofile artists took the stage at the concert for valor in washington, d. Anger after springsteen plays antiwar song at concert for. Reutersgary cameron wingnuts attack bruce springsteen. Bruce springsteen and dave grohl play antiwar fortunate son at veterans day concert they received criticism for the song choice at hbos concert for valor james grebey. The first concert for valor featured rihanna, bruce springsteen, dave grohl and others. Springsteen and grohl joined brown during his set, and the trio laid down a contentious cover of creedence clearwater revivals fortunate son. Did anyone watch this live event on hbo last night. Fox takes aim at bruce springsteen for vet song choice. The concert for valor bruce springsteen 2peas refugees. Fortunate son is a song i wrote during the vietnam war over fortyfive years ago.
Fortunate son is a song by the american rock band creedence clearwater revival released on their fourth studio album, willy and the poor boys in november 1969. Filling the national mall with over 100,000 people, the emotional veterans day. Bruce springsteen, concert for valor, creedence clearwater. When bruce springsteen joined the zac brown band and dave grohl at the concert for valor for a cover of creedence clearwater revivals 1969 song, fortunate son, some in the crowd. A combat veteran supports antiwar music fortunate son at.
Not antimilitary, but completely appropriate some people didnt like the song selection at last nights washington, d. During the veterans day broadcast of the concert for valor on hbo, bruce springsteen performed fortunate son with the foo fighters and the zac brown band. More about bruce springsteen, concert for valor, veterans day, fortunate son, born in the usa more news from bruce springsteen concert for valor veterans day fortunate son born in. It was a particularly terrible choice given that fortunate son is, moreover, an antidraft song, and this concert was largely organized to honor those who volunteered to fight in afghanistan and iraq. Nov, 2014 john fogerty defends bruce springsteens performance of fortunate son at veterans day concert. John fogerty defends bruce springsteens performance of.
Springsteen fortunate son flap at concert for valor. Fortunate son the concert for valor 2014 youtube bruce springsteen and melissa etheridge thunder road duration. The healing of a vietnam vet is the story of lewis b. Product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks featured or referred to within remain property of their respective trademark holders and are used solely for. Nov 12, 2014 bruce springsteen and friends are catching heat from conservatives after performing creedence clearwaters revivals draftdodging anthem fortunate son at the concert for valor in d. Sports arena on halloween night in 1984 on the born in the u. John fogerty reacts to controversy over fortunate son at. I have a live mp3 of the song at home on which bruce introduces the song by saying it was inspired by lewis pullers book fortunate son puller was the son of gen.
A combat veteran supports antiwar music fortunate son at concert for valor cs november 12, 2014 so, im busy with a few chores and i catch some banter going on on tv in the background about a supposed controversy over a song some celebrities performed at a big show in d. John fogerty is the man responsible for much of the playlist and soundtrack of the lives of the baby boomers. The least satisfying moments are when fogerty turns over authorship to his wife, julie, who may have saved him from addiction but who cant quite redeem this book. Nov, 2014 john fogerty addresses fortunate son concert for valor controversy i do believe that its meaning gets misinterpreted and even usurped by various factions wishing to make their own case. Fortunate son is a song by the american rock band creedence clearwater revival released on their fourth studio album. The boss, other big music stars honor vets on mall. Bruce springsteens antiwar songs at concert for valor. Full coverage of the concert for valor the washington post. Concert for valor performance condemned as unpatriotic apparently there is only one right way to salute our nations veterans, and its. The concert for valor 2014 fortunate son ccr bruce. Legendary rock musician john fogerty has responded to the controversy surrounding the performance of his song fortunate son by bruce springsteen, the foo. Bruce springsteens greatest halloween tricks and treats. Performers included bruce springsteen, the black keys, rihanna, eminem, zac brown band, jennifer hudson, carrie underwood, metallica, dave grohl, and jessie j. General chesty puller, usmc, the most decorated marine in history and the man who came to exemplify what being a marine means read his biography in chesty by colonel jon t.
Creedence clearwater revivals fortunate son, which he. This show is in high demand at major casinos, state and county fairs, festivals, community concerts, corporate events, and veteran celebrations. The poor son of a gun, i know hes thinking better him, him than me ive stared down the devil, and had to look away called out to the angels, but noone ever came laid down odd and even, but double zero played thats alright, im a lucky one such a fortunate son i was always taught well, taught well to be the strong one and keep it inside. Were born in the usa and fortunate son unfortunate. Concert for valor honors veterans, draws hundreds of. He has been married to julie lynne kramer since april 20, 1991. Jonathan ernstreuters metallica brings dozens of veterans on stage for performance. John fogerty addresses fortunate son concert for valor controversy i do believe that its meaning gets misinterpreted and even usurped by various factions wishing to make their own case.
Bruce springsteen miscellaneous fortunate son some folks are born made to wave the flag ooh, theyre red, white and blue and when the band. The fortunate sons are the worlds premier tribute to americas greatest band. Nov 11, 2014 military veterans and activeduty service members packed washingtons national mall tuesday for a free concert featuring eminem, bruce springsteen, metallica and rihanna, among other performers. Nov 12, 2014 from left, bruce springsteen, dave grohl, and zac brown, sing on the national mall in washington, tuesday, nov. Bruce springsteen, metallica entertain veterans, soldiers at. He is obviously one of the most talented guitar players that has ever lived. Some viewers argued that the song was an inappropriate choice for. During this weeks concert for valor, staged on washington d. Im sitting wondering, watching the parade in my everpresent chair people laughing and smiles all around me balloons and paper in my hair theres a man in a car with the. Bruce springsteen has canceled his concert in greensboro, north carolina, this sunday in protest of the states new law. The seemingly innocent performance of john fogertys classic tune, fortunate son, at the concert for valor on veterans day in washington d. The concert was put together by hbo, chase, and starbucks.
Check out fortunate son by bruce hornsby on amazon music. Concert for valor celebrates veterans, soldiers in washington. John fogerty fortunate son madison square garden, nyc. Insight into springsteens mind, in illustrated form the. When dave grohl and zac brown joined bruce springsteen for a rousing rendition of creedence clearwater revivals classic fortunate son at the concert for valor. Bruce springsteen courts controversy after playing antiwar. The concert, presumably put on during veterans day celebrations to honor our troops, was an odd venue for this particular tune, as noted. Bruce springsteen, dave grohl criticized for fortunate son. Revivals draftdodging anthem fortunate son at the concert for valor in d. C fogerty, a military veteran, defended their song choice. John fogerty has had his say on the controversy sparked by bruce springsteen, dave grohl and zac browns performance of fortunate son at tuesday nights concert for valor in washington, d. Featured on season 4 of axs tvs the worlds greatest tribute bands in september 2014, fortunate son continually performs across america, canada, europe, and asia. John fogerty defends bruce springsteens performance of fortunate son at veterans day concert.
Springsteen, david grohl and zac brown perform fortunate son at concert for valor. Bruce springsteen has stirred up controversy for his performance of creedence clearwaters antiwar tune fortunate son at the veterans day concert for valor in washington, d. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. John fogerty defends bruce springsteens veterans day. Bruce springsteen and dave grohl deliver controversial performance of fortunate son at veterans day concert watch. The performance ended browns set and was one of the musical highlights of the night, but the decision to sing the counterculture classic received a mixed response on social media, with. On the scene as springsteen, eminem honor vets in d. John fogerty speaks out on concert for valor controversy. The fortunate sons can deliver up to 3 hourlong sets of ccr greatest hits that keep our fans dancing all night. Anyone doubting whether metallica would have its heart in the concert was quickly answered. The 120 chinese boys who came to america, went to school, and revolutionized an ancient civilization leibovitz, liel, miller, matthew on. Nov 12, 2014 at the concert for valor tuesday night on the mall in washington, d.
Nov 12, 2014 reutersgary cameron wingnuts attack bruce springsteen. At the concert for valor tuesday night on the mall in washington, d. The boss is dealing with a lot of emotions right now. Nov 12, 2014 it wasnt clear who would headline the concert for valor when it began. It was previously released as a single, together with down on the corner, in september 1969. Bruce springsteens antiwar songs at concert for valor didnt. The born to run hitmaker was one of the performers at the. But how else to explain their choice of songcreedence clearwaters famously antiwar anthem fortunate son at the ostensibly promilitary concert for valor this evening on the. Military tagged boss, bruce, concert for valor, fortunate son, obama, performance, springsteen, video post navigation.
Bruce springsteen and dave grohl play antiwar fortunate. At the concert for valor near the capitol building in dc last night, springsteen joined in with dave grohl, and zac brown and performed, among other tunes, creedence clearwater revivals fortunate son. Bruce springsteen and friends are catching heat from conservatives after performing creedence clearwaters revivals draftdodging anthem fortunate son at the concert for valor in. Fortunate son creedence clearwater revival 1 hour version. Nov 12, 2014 the first concert for valor featured rihanna, bruce springsteen, dave grohl and others. Nov 12, 2014 rocker bruce sringsteen courted controversy by playing an antiwar song during a veterans day concert in washington, d. Nov 12, 2014 bruce springsteen and dave grohl are being criticized for covering fortunate son on veterans day. John fogerty responds to fortunate son backlash with. Dave grohl and bruce springsteen performed john fogertys song. Jan 19, 2016 bruce hornsby licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of fantasy records. Bruce springsteen, dave grohl, and zac brown attracted criticism when they performed the song together at the november 2014 concert for valor in washington d. It is about the debt the country owes to those who suffered the violation of the principles on which the country was founded, and by which it. Metallica performs during the concert for valor on the national mall on veterans day in washington. Bruce springsteens fortunate son at concert for valor.
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