Is it possible that if a candidate was a former rock and roll musician that he might be more sensitive to our isssues?

John Kerry played in a rock band called the Electras.

"John Kerry is a far more interesting person than many people realize. Whatever you think of his politics, Kerry is an fascinating man with a history of living life to its fullest. Some people vote based on political platforms, but studies have shown that most Americans vote based on their opinion of the person, rather than the politics. So in the interest of giving the world a better understanding of who John Kerry is and was, we've created this site. We support Kerry in his run for office and we think you will too. We believe the more you look, the more you like this man who may become our next president.
In 1961 John Kerry and some friends formed a band that played at school dances. They also cut an album and pressed 500 copies that they sold at gigs. Only a few copies still exist and we managed to get one.

As they say on American Bandstand ,"He's got a good beat and you can dance to him". We think Kerry Rocks!"
For more, scope out
http://www.kerryrocks.com/
Where you can hear an MP3 sample.

I tried to purchase "The Electras" CD but there seems to be a problem with the site. Anyone else having this problem ?

A musician and singer eh? so is Orin Hatch. (that oughta bring out a firestorm)

Hatch isn't and wasn't a ROCK N ROLL musician...and where is ORRIN's picture with the late founder of the Beatles..John Lennon...

Inquiring minds want to know.

Got it !, It's sold by cdstreet.com

Code - here is a site I know you will enjoy:

http://www.isbushwired.com/

Look at all the hits....
KANSAS..."Kerry On My Wayward Son...there'll be peace when you are done."..Formerly "Carry on My Wayward Son")

The Hollies sing.."Kerry Ann" (Formerly spelled Carrie Anne)

Dr. Hook - "Kerry Me Kerry" (formerly spelled Carry Me Carrie)

The Beatles - "Kerry that Weight" (formerly Carry that Weight)

Stephen Stills- "Kerry On" (formerly Carry On)

Gary Numan "Kerry" (formerly Carrie)

The Rascals - "Kerry Me Back, Kerry Me Back" (formerly Carry Me Back, Carry Me Back)

Savage Garden - "Kerry on Dancing" (formerly Carry on Dancing)

Cliff Richard - "Kerry" (formerly Carrie)

mroop...props to you my friend...this is what I've been saying!

I just posted that link and listed thanks to mroop for the link in my blog.

lots of musicians didn't get their picture taken with John Lennon and lots of mucisicans are not rock and roll. All I said was, he's a musician. it's hard to believe but there are people that like his music. I had my picture taken with a millionaire once. don't see it in my bank account.

Point is that if Kerry's a musician as well that means he's probably familiar with and has maybe rubbed shoulders with the powerful of the industry. if that's the case then how will he be with our cause. (trying to create a tie with the reason for this site)

Well, he does snowboard and winsurf, so it's not like he's a stick in the mud. But another question: Didn't Al Pacino look like one of the Beastie Boys when he was younger?

Yeah, I guess Pacino did kinda...you're right

Anyway, since this administration actively sided with the RIAA in the Verizon case AGAINST the right side of the debate (US), I don't think Kerry would be any worse!

true, then it doesn't matter who gets it. I'm working on '08'
this ones a wash

The RIAA gave five times as much money to the Democrats as they gave to the Republicans this year.

his political career will last as long as his musical career

off topic and wrong thread but i just heard stern is getting 500 million for 5 years from sirius radio WOW!

I am suprised there is no DRM on the fragments, but why not have the entire songs available for free download? And George is right, the RIAA loves the Democrats on the inside in Washington.
(A big part of the reason I no longer consider myself a Democrat.)

Shmoo, of Electric Gypsy
Support Local and Independent Music!

From what I can discern from the short sample clips, I DO like and approve of the music/style of Kerry's band. Kinda reminds me of what my band sounded like way back when.

shmoo maybe I should use his music in my next vid

Go for it! (They want you to put him in a favorable light to help him get elected tho.)

If you do an anti RIAA vid with it, he/they may not like it. (ask em.)

ok checked out the samples and i must admit for the time period they did have a decent band . i cant put kerry down for having some fun with music so thats a point for him even if i dont like his politics nothing wrong with his rock&roll.

Is the cover a waffle? heh.

While its disturbing that the RIAA gave 5 times as much more money to the Democrats than the Republicans, that may be because the Democrats need more "persuading" to pass legislation that the RIAA would propose than the Republicans do. Either way, these facts
point out the problem with America today. It is called the "two party" system. It was NOT what our forefathers intended, and it's quite obvious from the comments in this thread that is DOES NOT help us get what we'd all like to see done with regard to music and copyright reform.

Neither candidate can be assured of passing legislation that we'd all like to see passed. What are our other choices? Ralph Nader?? Get real. There is no other REAL CHOICE. And THAT is what's wrong with the two party system. Instead of being able to elect a candidate we'd all WANT as President, we are forced to choose between the lesser of two evils.

Our best weapon is still the almighty dollar. Continue to boycott riaa, and get as many people as possible to do the same.

Did Kerry rat out John Lennon to the VC as well as his fellow soldiers?

he has a unibrow

Don't think so, but it was , I believe, a member of the YMCA (Mark Chapman) that killed him I think
http://www.virtualology.com/virtualmuseumofhistory/hallofrhetoric/forensiccommunication/mostwanted/markdavidchapman.net/
"Investigation conducted when the FBI learned that
John Lennon contributed $75,000 to a group planning to disrupt the Republican National Convention" in 1972

"The RIAA gave five times as much money to the Democrats as they gave to the Republicans this year."

That shows how retarded the RIAA is...their true friends are repubs,
Orrin Hatch, Lamar Smith, Mary Bono,C.L. "Butch" Otter, and more.

Surfs up dude! not bad. It would be cool to have Clinton play sax with them if they have a reunion.

/agree Code

Lobbiest's money doesn't necessarily go to people that they already have in their pocket.

Their 'incentives' more frequently go to the people they're trying to buy out so that they also are in their pocket.

i.e. - they still need to buy the dem's out - the republicans in one way or another are already tied to most of the major conglomerates.

Why pay Hatch when he's already going to bat - buy the guy you can't get to vote for your legislation as best you can.