Linda Ronstadt (singer)
Date: 1995 - 2005 [[:Category:|]] [[:Category:|]]
Region: North America [[:Category:|]] [[:Category:|{location3}]]
Subject: Political/Economic/Social Opinion [[:Category:|]] [[:Category:|]]
Medium: Personal Opinion Music [[:Category:|]]
Artist: Linda Ronstadt, singer
Confronting Bodies: Aladdin Casino
Dates of Action: July 17, 2004
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Description of Artwork: Ronstadt dedicated the song, "Desperado" to Michael Moore and his documentary, "Fahrenheit 9/11."
The Incident: After the dedication, many members of the audience decided to leave, spilled their drinks, took down posters advertising the event and requested a refund of their money. Ronstadt was escorted out of the casino after her performance. The casino stated they hired Ronstadt to sing and not to express her political beliefs.
Results of Incident: The Aladdin stated that Ronstadt would not be invited back to perform at the hotel.
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