Musicians; Industry Fights Back Against Putin

From the "F*ck Around and Find Out" file: lots of musicians are canceling shows in Russia and Belarus because of Vladimir Putin's unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine. Live Nation, typically evil for their outrageous ticket fees, has this one right at least:

Live Nation Entertainment — the concert industry powerhouse — says it will cease all business activity with Russia in a statement strongly condemning Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.https://t.co/hgH5dzwUBh

— NPR (@NPR) March 2, 2022

Green Day announced it is canceling an upcoming concert in Russia, days after the country launched its invasion of Ukraine. The rock band was scheduled to perform in May 2022. pic.twitter.com/Z8sqqac8qS

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) February 28, 2022

CRADLE OF FILTH Cancels Tour Of Russia Due To 'Situation' In Ukraine https://t.co/3bB3PozRQ0 pic.twitter.com/fRMK0W19zN

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) March 3, 2022

IRON MAIDEN Cancels Shows In Russia And Ukraine https://t.co/HRR3jApkdF pic.twitter.com/nwy6u1tsta

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) March 3, 2022

It isn't safe to play in Ukraine obviously, so bands can't tour there either. But this isn't punishment - just practical safety.

SLIPKNOT Postpones Shows In Russia, Ukraine And Belarus https://t.co/fhRqwXJb9x pic.twitter.com/s0zB5RK3p7

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) March 3, 2022

Bring Me The Horizon announced on March 1 that they are canceling tour dates in Eastern Europe amid Russia's attack on Ukraine. https://t.co/jDoVrZzrAZ

— billboard (@billboard) March 1, 2022

Bjork has cancelled her June 8 tour date in Moscow amid the crisis in Ukraine. https://t.co/NrVWAwtcjM

— billboard (@billboard) March 3, 2022

As of today and due to the current situation unfurling in Ukraine, Cradle Of Filth have decided to cancel our forthcoming tour of Russia in June.

Peace is the only battle worth waging - Albert Camus pic.twitter.com/b486YXuS1U

— Cradle of Filth (@CradleofFilth) March 3, 2022

And of course, there are rock bands from Ukraine. As you can imagine, it isn't easy for them.

Report: Ukrainian Metal Band JINJER Cancels U.S. Tour To Focus On Safety Of Bandmembers' Families https://t.co/Slr7t3qG29 pic.twitter.com/yEbipuLN8O

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) March 3, 2022

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people. ~ Howard Zinn
We stand by the people of Ukraine at this particularly harrowing time as we will stand for all who's freedoms are violated. ~ Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend pic.twitter.com/AFwpMAiLld

— The Who (@TheWho) March 2, 2022

Jon Bon Jovi Turns 60 Today

Today is Jon Bon Jovi's 60th birthday and this just makes me feel old. Bon Jovi is still hot but during the glam heyday, he was just drop dead gorgeous. Basically every woman I've ever met thinks Jon is one of the most attractive men on the planet! Now I'm early 40s middle aged and he's... old? Or older? I do truly believe age is just a number and you are only as old as you feel. Still, seeing the tweet from Bon Jovi (below) kind of felt like a gut punch to me.

Of course, I had to pop on some classic Bon Jovi to celebrate. Off I went to Amazon music and immediately pulled up Slippery When Wet. Such a great album. "Wanted Dead or Alive" is one of the single best rock songs ever recorded. It is definitely a top 5 "road song" across every genre. Plus "Never Say Goodbye" is a totally underrated power ballad. I hope Jon has a fabulous birthday celebration, worthy of a multi-zillionaire.

The happiest of birthdays and lots of love to the one and only, @jonbonjovi!! Leave him some birthday love in the replies! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/4bhyu9OBJD

— Bon Jovi (@BonJovi) March 2, 2022

In Honor of His 60th Birthday, 20 Incredible Throwback Photos of Jon Bon Jovi https://t.co/Xsqu0rpw6y

— People (@people) March 2, 2022

February 2022 New Music Playlist

Happy first day of March. It is meteorological spring and the time change is in just 12 days. The end of winter cannot come soon enough for me. The passing of another month means a new playlist. February saw some good releases, including work by Corey Taylor and The Scorpions. There's a new effort by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators... and I even snuck in a fresh Silk Sonic track for you as well. I hope you enjoy these selections.