John Densmore addressed the ‘shut up and drum’ comments on Instagram.
“Dear fans, in the past, when I posted something political, most of you knew the Doors were a rather ‘liberal’ thinking group,” the drummer wrote in his post. “A few of you said, ‘John, shut up and drum.'”
He went on to say, “Next Tuesday is so important for the future of OUR country, I feel the need to speak out. I guess I’m mostly speaking to those who think I should ‘shut up.'”
Densmore noted, “Last night, Trump said that Republican Liz Cheney should be put before a firing squad for not supporting him. If he wins, it looks like yours truly will be ‘taken out’ as well. On the other hand, Kamala Harris has implied that she will put a Republican in her cabinet.”
He concluded, “That is America – inclusive. I urge you to consider voting for the continuation of the American Dream – the dream of many different folks living together & working out their differences peacefully. Sincerely, John Densmore.”
Alex Skolnick of Testament also supported Densmore by sharing his statement on his Instagram story and liking the post. On November 5, Americans will vote for their next president, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in competition.
Many figures in the music industry have been expressing their views on the elections recently. “I’m Amy Lee, and I will proudly be voting for Kamala Harris for president of the United States,” Evanescence’s Amy Lee said in a recent video message on Instagram. “There’s so much at stake this year, from reproductive rights to responsible gun legislation we desperately need, to democracy itself.”
The singer added, “Our right to have a voice in this place. We need an advocate, someone who will listen to us and represent us with honor and integrity. I believe Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will help take our country forward.”
Lee emphasized, “Vote. Voting is a privilege we can’t take for granted. Use your voice. Use it for something good.”
Meanwhile, Sebastian Bach also criticized Trump and supported Harris, while artists like Kid Rock and Kanye West have shown their endorsement of Trump.
