It is bye-bye Mr. “American Pie.”
In gentle of Tuesday’s deadly mass shooting in Texas, “American Pie” singer Don McLean declared that he will no longer be performing at this year’s Nationwide Rifle Affiliation (NRA) Convention in Houston.
“In light-weight of the recent activities in Texas, I have made the decision it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to conduct for the NRA at their conference in Houston this week,” the 76-12 months-previous rock star claimed in a statement, Fox News claimed. “I’m certain all the individuals arranging to attend this event are stunned and sickened by these functions as nicely. Immediately after all, we are all Americans.”
McLean added, “I share the sorrow for this horrible, cruel decline with the rest of the nation.”
The “Vincent” singer was a single of many performers slated to get the stage at the Friday conference others provided Lee Greenwood, Larry Gatlin, and Danielle Peck, TMZ described. So considerably, the relaxation of the musicians are even now scheduled to carry out at the a few-working day firearm fest, which will reportedly “showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear,” per the event’s site.
The occasion will also characteristic appearances by previous president Donald Trump, Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Friday’s annual conference is a mere 4-hour push from Uvalde, the place Tuesday’s fatal taking pictures took spot.
The conference will come four times immediately after Tuesday’s massacre, in which an 18-calendar year-outdated gunman — who has due to the fact been recognized as Uvalde resident Salvador Ramos — opened hearth at Robb Elementary School, killing 19 students and 4 teachers, before he was shot lifeless by law enforcement.
In light of the tragedy, gun handle advocates are calling on Texas officials to move the NRA convention out of condition.
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