Saturday, August 18, 2012

Pussy Riot Reaction: Stars Express Shock, Black Keys to Boycott Russia


Three members of the Russian group Pussy Riot were sentenced to multiple years in prion yesterday. Their crime?

Calling out President Vladimir Putin during a March performance in Russia.

Pussy Riot Members

Now, various stars and musicians are responding to the punishment, with one well-known band vowing to never play in Russia again. Here is a rundown of reactions:

Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney: "FYI. We will never being playing a show in Russia as long as they imprison innocent musicians for speaking their minds peacefully."

Mischa Barton: "I can't believe sentencing #pussyriot to2 yrs in jail.as someone who lived in Moscow and has filmed& seen inside the jails my heart goes out."

Kate Walsh: "What a massive disappointment for Russia: imprisoning pussyriot?? Shame on you."

Bill Maher: "Solidarity shout-out to #PussyRiot! I signed a petition in support! Then I found out it was a band," he tweeted, along with, "I see #MittRomney and #PaulRyan have taken to calling themselves America's Comeback Team. Cuz #PussyRiot was taken."

Paul McCartney: "I and many others like me who believe in free speech will do everything in our power to support you and the idea of artistic freedom."

Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/08/pussy-riot-reaction-stars-express-shock-black-keys-to-boycott-ru/

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