The shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin at the hands of self-appointed neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman has received attention far beyond Sanford, Fla., where the shooting took place on February 26.
In cities across the U.S., from New York to Houston to Los Angeles, concerned citizens have mobilized in rallies to protest the justice system's handling of the case and the pervasive racial inequality that it brings to light.
"Hoodiez (The Trayvon Martin Justice Song)," which became available on iTunes on Tuesday, speaks of the important part that basic article of clothing plays in public perception of the case — especially after Fox News' Geraldo Rivera claimed that "the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin's death as George Zimmerman was."
The song's accompanying video launched on Wednesday and was taken down from YouTube shortly after; an edited version came out on Thursday.
And thankfully so, since there are a few choice lyrics that truly can't be missed. The following is a personal favorite:
Geraldo Rivera shut your face Sanford Police check yourself Fox News go to hell Rush Limbaugh you can eat the pickle"
Willie D has been been vocal about Martin's death, both on Twitter and in interviews, so the straightforward song doesn't seem so surprising. Watch it above and tell us what you think.
Legendary rockers Styx and Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon, will team up to co-headline the “Brotherhood of Rock” tour in 2025, which will include a stop at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday, June 6.
The large, 40-city tour will take place over three months, starting in Greenville, South Carolina on May 28, and wrapping up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 24.
In addition to Houston, the tour will go to Austin on June 4 and Dallas on August 1. It will include special guest Don Felder, former lead guitarist for the Eagles, at all dates.
Fans can expect some of the greatest rock anthems of all time, including “Renegade,” “Keep On Loving You,” “Come Sail Away,” “Can't Fight This Feeling,” and “Hotel California.”
Styx and Cronin (as part of REO Speedwagon) first toured together in 2000 and in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks, coming together to form the Rock to the Rescue 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This will mark their sixth time joining forces on the road.
2022 was the 50th anniversary of Styx's self-titled debut album, but they have yet to slow down. The band released their 17th album, Crash of the Crown, in 2021. Of course, not everyone is a fan, as this classic clip from The Simpsons illustrates.
REO Speedwagon's recording days appear to be done, with their last album coming out in 2009, but the main group of five has been together since 1989. On this tour, Cronin will be joined by REO's lead guitarist Dave Amato and drummer Bryan Hitt.
General tickets for the tour will go on sale starting on Friday, December 13 at 10 am at LiveNation.com.
Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning on December 9 at 10 am through the Citi Entertainment program.
Styx and Kevin Cronin will be offering VIP packages via their own exclusive pre-sales beginning on Tuesday, December 10 at 10 am, as well as at LiveNation.com.
