Journey Keyboardist Jonathan Cain Calls Springsteen’s Politics ‘Annoying’
According to Ultimate Classic Rock, in Washington, D. C. , Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain told a podcast that Bruce Springsteen should refrain from political commentary. He said artists ought to keep music separate from politics.
HuffPost added that Cain questioned the meaning of the song “Born in the USA,” suggesting political statements can distort a work’s message. The New York Post quoted Cain calling Springsteen an “annoying, bitter old man” after the singer referenced President Trump during a recent tour. The Daily Beast reported that Cain labeled Springsteen’s anti-Trump remarks “annoying” while promoting his own patriotic song. The Independent concluded by noting that Cain urged Springsteen to focus on music rather than politics.