Scheduled to perform a post-game concert after the Arizona Diamondbacks play the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field on July 2, Daryl Hall and John Oates have decided they can’t go for that.
The pair, which had six No. 1 hits in the 1970s and '80s, has canceled the show. The reason? Arizona’s new immigration law.
In a statement released on Monday, Hall and Oates said: “In addition to our personal convictions, we are standing in solidarity with the music community in our boycott of performing in Arizona at this time. We would like to emphasize that this has nothing to do with the management of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have been professional and cooperative throughout our dealings with them. This is our response to a very specific action of the state.”
The concert was part of the D-Backs’ weekend celebration honoring Independence Day. Other events, including a postgame fireworks show on July 3, will go on as planned.
“We understand the reasoning behind Daryl Hall and John Oates not wanting to perform in Arizona at this time to solidify themselves with their peers in the music industry,” D-Backs president and CEO Derrick Hall said in a statement. “The cancelation of this post-game concert is another example of how controversial this issue is.”
Shatmeister posted at 11:08 am on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.
Hall and Who???
LOL
Shatmeister posted at 11:09 am on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.
The last time I went to see them was back in ... NEVER!
Masterrogue666 posted at 11:11 am on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.
I don't have any of their albums. I wasn't planning on going to the concert. Their actions have no effect on my plans....
TruthSeeker posted at 1:18 pm on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.
These has-beens can easily be replaced with true Americans who believe in obeying the law and in protecting our borders.
vive la USA posted at 1:44 pm on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.
If Mexico invaded the United States, would anyone notice?
Ateam1 posted at 2:05 pm on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.
I think they have a self inflicted boycott on themselves! LOL
higleymom posted at 2:21 pm on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.
They canceled their concert last year because of low ticket sales so big whoop.
Slabside posted at 2:53 pm on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.
But we can`t go for that, no (no) no can do
We can`t go for that, no (no) no can do
We can`t go for that, no (no) no can do
We can`t go for that, can`t go for that, can`t go for that, can’t go for that
WHO CARES? jUST 2 HAS BEENS!
allamer posted at 10:36 pm on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.
Uh oh! Hall and Oates, in solidarity with the music community, are opposed to Arizona's new law. That probably means that any other state considering a similar law better think twice! The music community is a well-respected authority on immigration legislation, so keep that in mind, Arizonans!
Mesa Citizen posted at 10:24 am on Tue, Jun 8, 2010.
I sent an email this morning to Hall & Oates...
Expressing my Thanks for not coming to AZ...
Here are the email addresses I used...
admin@hallandoates.com
admin@johnoates.com
paullohr@newfrontiertouring.com
talktome@livefromdarylshouse.com
Poorman posted at 7:41 am on Sun, Jun 13, 2010.
No great loss here,I think they have had to many oats!