Punk legend Iggy Pop, 74, has joined the growing list of artists who have canceled upcoming shows in Russia amid the war in Ukraine that began on February 24. Before him, Green Day, Louis Tomlinson, AJR and Franz Ferdinand all canceled shows in the country.
The singer was due to perform at the Park Live festival in Moscow in July, but announced this Tuesday (1st) on social media that his show will no longer take place. He would play alongside fellow main The Killers, who also dropped out.
“Iggy Pop’s performance at the festival in Moscow on July 10, 2022 has been cancelled. In light of current events, this is necessary. Our thoughts are with the Ukrainians and all brave people who oppose this violence and seek peace. “, reads a statement shared on his Twitter account.
On Sunday (27), the rock band Green Day canceled the show that would take place at Spartak Stadium, in Moscow, due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. “We are aware that this moment is not about stadium rock concerts, it is something much bigger than that,” the band said in a statement, guaranteeing that everyone will be reimbursed.
“But we also know that rock and roll is forever and we feel confident that there will be a time and place to go back to in the future. Stay safe,” concluded Green Day.
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