Kenny Wayne Shepherd Blues Award Nomination Revoked

[Hellbilly]

Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd's nomination for Best Blues/Rock Artist in the 2021 Blues Music Awards has been revoked over his use of a Confederate flag. The decision was made by the Blues Foundation.

Shepherd's nomination was rescinded due to “continuing revelations of representations of the Confederate flag on Shepherd’s ‘General Lee’ car, guitars and elsewhere," according to a March 18 statement on the Foundation's website.


In addition, the organization has asked the guitarist's father, Ken Shepherd, to resign from its board of directors, as he's a member.

The Foundation also posted a statement on March 15 regarding racism.

“The Blues Foundation unequivocally condemns all forms and expressions of racism, including all symbols associated with white supremacy and the degradation of people of color. We will hold ourselves as well as all blues musicians, fans, organizations, and members of the music industry accountable for racist actions and encourage concrete commitments to acknowledge and redress the resulting pain.



The Blues Foundation acknowledges that racism contributed to the historic oppression and exploitation of African American blues musicians and recognizes that hateful acts of racism continue to afflict the blues community today. We consistently strive to identify, discuss, and challenge issues of race within the blues community. We commit to the ongoing development and implementation of strategies to dismantle structural and systemic racism within our programs, special events and organization. We hereby adopt an action plan to purposefully address racism and contribute to a more equitable blues community."

Why anyone would display a confederate flag while performing music of black people is beyond me.

 

[Rambunctious]

I guess he should have replaced it with a BLM flag.....

 

[JGalt]

Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd's nomination for Best Blues/Rock Artist in the 2021 Blues Music Awards has been revoked over his use of a Confederate flag. The decision was made by the Blues Foundation.

Shepherd's nomination was rescinded due to “continuing revelations of representations of the Confederate flag on Shepherd’s ‘General Lee’ car, guitars and elsewhere," according to a March 18 statement on the Foundation's website.


In addition, the organization has asked the guitarist's father, Ken Shepherd, to resign from its board of directors, as he's a member.

The Foundation also posted a statement on March 15 regarding racism.

“The Blues Foundation unequivocally condemns all forms and expressions of racism, including all symbols associated with white supremacy and the degradation of people of color. We will hold ourselves as well as all blues musicians, fans, organizations, and members of the music industry accountable for racist actions and encourage concrete commitments to acknowledge and redress the resulting pain.



The Blues Foundation acknowledges that racism contributed to the historic oppression and exploitation of African American blues musicians and recognizes that hateful acts of racism continue to afflict the blues community today. We consistently strive to identify, discuss, and challenge issues of race within the blues community. We commit to the ongoing development and implementation of strategies to dismantle structural and systemic racism within our programs, special events and organization. We hereby adopt an action plan to purposefully address racism and contribute to a more equitable blues community."

Why anyone would display a confederate flag while performing music of black people is beyond me.

The same reason leftists fly their stupid hammer and sickle flag when they protest.

Evidently it represents some kind of freedom or liberty to them. Although I don't know how, seeing as how communism murdered far more people than a bunch of southern hillbillies.

 

[Harry Dresden]

Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd's nomination for Best Blues/Rock Artist in the 2021 Blues Music Awards has been revoked over his use of a Confederate flag. The decision was made by the Blues Foundation.

Shepherd's nomination was rescinded due to “continuing revelations of representations of the Confederate flag on Shepherd’s ‘General Lee’ car, guitars and elsewhere," according to a March 18 statement on the Foundation's website.


In addition, the organization has asked the guitarist's father, Ken Shepherd, to resign from its board of directors, as he's a member.

The Foundation also posted a statement on March 15 regarding racism.

“The Blues Foundation unequivocally condemns all forms and expressions of racism, including all symbols associated with white supremacy and the degradation of people of color. We will hold ourselves as well as all blues musicians, fans, organizations, and members of the music industry accountable for racist actions and encourage concrete commitments to acknowledge and redress the resulting pain.



The Blues Foundation acknowledges that racism contributed to the historic oppression and exploitation of African American blues musicians and recognizes that hateful acts of racism continue to afflict the blues community today. We consistently strive to identify, discuss, and challenge issues of race within the blues community. We commit to the ongoing development and implementation of strategies to dismantle structural and systemic racism within our programs, special events and organization. We hereby adopt an action plan to purposefully address racism and contribute to a more equitable blues community."

Why anyone would display a confederate flag while performing music of black people is beyond me.

it didnt seem to bother anyone years ago....why does it now?...

 

[Muhammed]

Looks like the Blues Foundation just lost any shred of credibility they ever had by making PC more important than music.

 

[Rambunctious]

Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd's nomination for Best Blues/Rock Artist in the 2021 Blues Music Awards has been revoked over his use of a Confederate flag. The decision was made by the Blues Foundation.

Shepherd's nomination was rescinded due to “continuing revelations of representations of the Confederate flag on Shepherd’s ‘General Lee’ car, guitars and elsewhere," according to a March 18 statement on the Foundation's website.


In addition, the organization has asked the guitarist's father, Ken Shepherd, to resign from its board of directors, as he's a member.

The Foundation also posted a statement on March 15 regarding racism.

“The Blues Foundation unequivocally condemns all forms and expressions of racism, including all symbols associated with white supremacy and the degradation of people of color. We will hold ourselves as well as all blues musicians, fans, organizations, and members of the music industry accountable for racist actions and encourage concrete commitments to acknowledge and redress the resulting pain.



The Blues Foundation acknowledges that racism contributed to the historic oppression and exploitation of African American blues musicians and recognizes that hateful acts of racism continue to afflict the blues community today. We consistently strive to identify, discuss, and challenge issues of race within the blues community. We commit to the ongoing development and implementation of strategies to dismantle structural and systemic racism within our programs, special events and organization. We hereby adopt an action plan to purposefully address racism and contribute to a more equitable blues community."

Why anyone would display a confederate flag while performing music of black people is beyond me.

it didnt seem to bother anyone years ago....why does it now?...

If white folks like something racist blacks and dumb white libs want to take it away....it has nothing to do with being offended...its about getting even with whitey....make whitey mad...somehow that makes them feel good....to make us mad....

 

[Hellbilly]

If white folks like something racist blacks and dumb white libs want to take it away....it has nothing to do with being offended...its about getting even with whitey....make whitey mad...somehow that makes them feel good....to make us mad....

If a musician showed up at the Country music awards with a BLM flag painted on a guitar, how do you think that would go over?

 

[Rambunctious]

If white folks like something racist blacks and dumb white libs want to take it away....it has nothing to do with being offended...its about getting even with whitey....make whitey mad...somehow that makes them feel good....to make us mad....

If a musician showed up at the Country music awards with a BLM flag painted on a guitar, how do you think that would go over?

Fine...he wouldn't be cancelled and you know it....

 

[Hellbilly]

Fine...he wouldn't be cancelled and you know it....

He would be shot and you know it.

 

[Rambunctious]

Fine...he wouldn't be cancelled and you know it....

He would be shot and you know it.

By whom?...I think that's all in your head...conservatives don't cancel folks for their beliefs....we still believe in freedom of speech and of thought....

 

[Hellbilly]

conservatives don't cancel folks for their beliefs

Like Colin Kaepernick?

 

[Rambunctious]

conservatives don't cancel folks for their beliefs

Like Colin Kaepernick?

No one cancelled Colin...he pissed on the leg of the person that writes his paycheck...and he did it at a time when the owner of the 49ers was having doubts over his ability to play at an NFL level...big mistake...but I heard no one call for him to be fired from football forever...not one time....

 

[Muhammed]

Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd's nomination for Best Blues/Rock Artist in the 2021 Blues Music Awards has been revoked over his use of a Confederate flag. The decision was made by the Blues Foundation.

Shepherd's nomination was rescinded due to “continuing revelations of representations of the Confederate flag on Shepherd’s ‘General Lee’ car, guitars and elsewhere," according to a March 18 statement on the Foundation's website.


In addition, the organization has asked the guitarist's father, Ken Shepherd, to resign from its board of directors, as he's a member.

The Foundation also posted a statement on March 15 regarding racism.

“The Blues Foundation unequivocally condemns all forms and expressions of racism, including all symbols associated with white supremacy and the degradation of people of color. We will hold ourselves as well as all blues musicians, fans, organizations, and members of the music industry accountable for racist actions and encourage concrete commitments to acknowledge and redress the resulting pain.



The Blues Foundation acknowledges that racism contributed to the historic oppression and exploitation of African American blues musicians and recognizes that hateful acts of racism continue to afflict the blues community today. We consistently strive to identify, discuss, and challenge issues of race within the blues community. We commit to the ongoing development and implementation of strategies to dismantle structural and systemic racism within our programs, special events and organization. We hereby adopt an action plan to purposefully address racism and contribute to a more equitable blues community."

Why anyone would display a confederate flag while performing music of black people is beyond me.

You're ignorant. He's not Lynard Skynard.

They cancelled him because over 15 years ago he built a replica of the General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard called Extreme Lee.

 

[Hellbilly]

he pissed on the leg of the person that writes his paycheck

He protested for what he believes in.

 

[Synthaholic]

The same reason leftists fly their stupid hammer and sickle flag when they protest.

WTF are you babbling about?

 

[freyasman]

Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd's nomination for Best Blues/Rock Artist in the 2021 Blues Music Awards has been revoked over his use of a Confederate flag. The decision was made by the Blues Foundation.

Shepherd's nomination was rescinded due to “continuing revelations of representations of the Confederate flag on Shepherd’s ‘General Lee’ car, guitars and elsewhere," according to a March 18 statement on the Foundation's website.


In addition, the organization has asked the guitarist's father, Ken Shepherd, to resign from its board of directors, as he's a member.

The Foundation also posted a statement on March 15 regarding racism.

“The Blues Foundation unequivocally condemns all forms and expressions of racism, including all symbols associated with white supremacy and the degradation of people of color. We will hold ourselves as well as all blues musicians, fans, organizations, and members of the music industry accountable for racist actions and encourage concrete commitments to acknowledge and redress the resulting pain.



The Blues Foundation acknowledges that racism contributed to the historic oppression and exploitation of African American blues musicians and recognizes that hateful acts of racism continue to afflict the blues community today. We consistently strive to identify, discuss, and challenge issues of race within the blues community. We commit to the ongoing development and implementation of strategies to dismantle structural and systemic racism within our programs, special events and organization. We hereby adopt an action plan to purposefully address racism and contribute to a more equitable blues community."

Why anyone would display a confederate flag while performing music of black people is beyond me.

Fuck those people.

The guy is still a great musician.

 

[Camp]

Fine...he wouldn't be cancelled and you know it....

He would be shot and you know it.

By whom?...I think that's all in your head...conservatives don't cancel folks for their beliefs....we still believe in freedom of speech and of thought....

Dixie Chicks make you a liar.

 

[EvMetro]

Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd's nomination for Best Blues/Rock Artist in the 2021 Blues Music Awards has been revoked over his use of a Confederate flag. The decision was made by the Blues Foundation.

Shepherd's nomination was rescinded due to “continuing revelations of representations of the Confederate flag on Shepherd’s ‘General Lee’ car, guitars and elsewhere," according to a March 18 statement on the Foundation's website.


In addition, the organization has asked the guitarist's father, Ken Shepherd, to resign from its board of directors, as he's a member.

The Foundation also posted a statement on March 15 regarding racism.

“The Blues Foundation unequivocally condemns all forms and expressions of racism, including all symbols associated with white supremacy and the degradation of people of color. We will hold ourselves as well as all blues musicians, fans, organizations, and members of the music industry accountable for racist actions and encourage concrete commitments to acknowledge and redress the resulting pain.



The Blues Foundation acknowledges that racism contributed to the historic oppression and exploitation of African American blues musicians and recognizes that hateful acts of racism continue to afflict the blues community today. We consistently strive to identify, discuss, and challenge issues of race within the blues community. We commit to the ongoing development and implementation of strategies to dismantle structural and systemic racism within our programs, special events and organization. We hereby adopt an action plan to purposefully address racism and contribute to a more equitable blues community."

Why anyone would display a confederate flag while performing music of black people is beyond me.

Did the cancel culture cancel him because of his music, or did they cancel him over politics? If it is over complying with lefty politics, the award is not worth having.

 

[Hellbilly]

The guy is still a great musician.

I don't recall anyone saying he wasn't.
The point is, it was a dumb thing for him to do.

 

[freyasman]

The guy is still a great musician.

I don't recall anyone saying he wasn't.
The point is, it was a dumb thing for him to do.

Why?

When did free speech become a bad thing?


Fuck these people, their award is trash.