"In light of the recent events in Texas, I have decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for the NRA at their convention in Houston this week. Iβm sure all the folks planning to attend this event are shocked and sickened by these events as well. After all, we are all Americans. I share the sorrow for this terrible, cruel loss with the rest of the nation."
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People from New York (state)Rock singersSinger-songwriters from the United StatesGuitarists from the United StatesFolk singers
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Quoted in "Musicians cancel performances at upcoming NRA convention in wake of Uvalde shooting", by Cheri Mossburg, CNN (26 May 2022)
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