Oddly enough, read this article via a link posted by Andrew Loog Oldham on twitter..
[twitter.com]

"Van Morrison has denounced the supposed “pseudoscience” around coronavirus and is attempting to rally musicians in a campaign to restore live music concerts with full capacity audiences.

The 74-year-old Northern Irish singer launched a campaign to “save live music” on his website, saying socially distanced gigs were not economically viable. “I call on my fellow singers, musicians, writers, producers, promoters and others in the industry to fight with me on this. Come forward, stand up, fight the pseudo-science and speak up,” he said.

Morrison is due to play socially distanced gigs in England next month, but he said this did not signify agreement with restrictions to curb the Covid-19 pandemic, which has claimed more than 800,000 lives worldwide."
[www.theguardian.com]

*apologies in advance if this violates the no covid thread policy.
Find it interesting that Van is lobbying for full capacity concerts and urging others to do the same.. )



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Van is a big idol of mine. In a way more so than the Rolling Stones.He's truly a genuine artist. And a bard and poet too. In many way in a class of his own.
But that doesn't keep him from being an idiot also. That isn't unusual with great artists.



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Oddly enough, read this article via a link posted by Andrew Loog Oldham on twitter..
[twitter.com]

"Van Morrison has denounced the supposed “pseudoscience” around coronavirus and is attempting to rally musicians in a campaign to restore live music concerts with full capacity audiences.

The 74-year-old Northern Irish singer launched a campaign to “save live music” on his website, saying socially distanced gigs were not economically viable. “I call on my fellow singers, musicians, writers, producers, promoters and others in the industry to fight with me on this. Come forward, stand up, fight the pseudo-science and speak up,” he said.

Morrison is due to play socially distanced gigs in England next month, but he said this did not signify agreement with restrictions to curb the Covid-19 pandemic, which has claimed more than 800,000 lives worldwide."
[www.theguardian.com]

*apologies in advance if this violates the no covid thread policy.
Find it interesting that Van is lobbying for full capacity concerts and urging others to do the same.. )

...and meanwhile, on the bottom of a swimming pool at Villa Nellcotte, lies a vinyl recording...

Sorry, I forgot manners. It's Sir Ivan now.

Perfect for Van Morrison, Did he not always socially distance himself from the audience.?

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Perfect for Van Morrison, Did he not always socially distance himself from the audience.?

And from what I can tell when I've seen him, his bandmates as well.

He has no problem performing sick. I saw him the day after Desert Trip in SF and he was really sick, blowing his nose and spreading germs between every song.

That's too bad, I will miss him.

He used to live down the road from a friend of mine in San Anselmo. Used to always yell at neighborhood kids to get the hell off his lawn.

jb

Well just goes to show that there always one in the midst that wants to go against the tide .

VM is almost dead, so he doesn't give a damn about us music lovers. Maybe he gets washed from the stage like in Nijmegen ... sad mind.

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That's too bad, I will miss him.

He used to live down the road from a friend of mine in San Anselmo. Used to always yell at neighborhood kids to get the hell off his lawn.

jb

Did someone say San Anselmo? World class crank but when he's good, he's very good indeed...

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Edjit

Has the man figured out how to accomplish this without insurance? I’d be surprised if he can get coverage.

Maybe there are religious motives behind the statement? Sir Ivan is a very religious man. If you listen to his lyrics you'll understand what I'm talking about...

Unfortunately looks like Van is yet another high profile covidiot. Hopefully he doesn't find out first hand about the seriousness of the virus. He is no spring chicken and also no stranger to a fish supper.

What about Ted Nugent? Has he made any statements? Or is he retired?

He's most likely out deer hunting ...



ROCKMAN

I hope the deer wins.

.... .....



ROCKMAN



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Has the man figured out how to accomplish this without insurance? I’d be surprised if he can get coverage.

Oh yeah I forgot about that little pesky issue . How do you pull this off ?

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.... yep hope so

Me to

Oh (Van the) man...

- Doxa

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Stoneage
Maybe there are religious motives behind the statement? Sir Ivan is a very religious man. If you listen to his lyrics you'll understand what I'm talking about...

I'm not trying to make fun of somebody's faith but it is interesting that he believes in Jesus Christ but does not believe in the pandemic. I guess it is because pandemic is a novelty.
I have a friend like that and I'm really not sure if I should tell him that he is an idiot (for not believing in pandemic). Facts don't work on such people so I can skip the part of persuading.

How refreshing to see a famous person echo what many around the world feel. Good for him. I hope more come out and agree. Covid is way overblown by the panic porn media.

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Stoneage
What about Ted Nugent? Has he made any statements? Or is he retired?

Does he still play guitar anymore? Not even on the county fair circuit.

Is Brown Eyed Girl the most played pop song in history over the radio waves?

Not sure but I read it somewhere. Of course I don't know if this includes modern music media. Anyone know?



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How refreshing to see a famous person echo what many around the world feel. Good for him. I hope more come out and agree. Covid is way overblown by the panic porn media.

I'm on his side... and yours!

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Stoneage
Maybe there are religious motives behind the statement? Sir Ivan is a very religious man. If you listen to his lyrics you'll understand what I'm talking about...

I'm not trying to make fun of somebody's faith but it is interesting that he believes in Jesus Christ but does not believe in the pandemic. I guess it is because pandemic is a novelty.
I have a friend like that and I'm really not sure if I should tell him that he is an idiot (for not believing in pandemic). Facts don't work on such people so I can skip the part of persuading.

Tell him the virus is an invisible imaginary friend, maybe he will believe it is real

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How refreshing to see a famous person echo what many around the world feel. Good for him. I hope more come out and agree. Covid is way overblown by the panic porn media.

I'm on his side... and yours!

I hope God is on your side too. Science and reality is not.

- Doxa

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longlongwinter
How refreshing to see a famous person echo what many around the world feel. Good for him. I hope more come out and agree. Covid is way overblown by the panic porn media.

I'm on his side... and yours!

I hope God is on your side too. Science and reality is not.

- Doxa

+1.