Stevie Nicks Gives iPods To Wounded Soldiers

Starpulse Blog ^ | 6/23/06 | Unattributed

[Huntress]

Singer Steve Nicks is doing her part to support U.S. troops by donating hundreds of iPods to soldiers wounded in Iraq. The former Fleetwood Mac star regularly visits soldiers at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

She explains, "I refuse to be pulled into the politics of war. But once these soldiers sign up, go to war and come back to a hospital, I will do whatever it takes to make them better." Nicks has provided iPods loaded with her music, along with fellow artists Aerosmith and Elvis Presley.

She has also sent baby clothes to war widows, joined bedside vigils and with the United Service Organization (USO), hopes to provide every returning soldier with a music player. She adds, "Any one of them could be my own child. You can't help falling in love with every one of them."

[Huntress]

"I refuse to be pulled into the politics of war. But once these soldiers sign up, go to war and come back to a hospital, I will do whatever it takes to make them better."

This is a couple of months old, but I decided to post it because Miss Nicks' attitude is such a nice contrast to those of Willie Nelson, Barbra Streisand, et al.

[Bangupjob]

Class. Makes me want to go play one of her records again, a lovely lady of class.

[TommyDale]

Were the iPods loaded with songs with her billy-goat voice?

[Bangupjob]

Compare and contrast to the putrid harpies of Code Pink, who stand outside VA hospitals and veterans' funerals and wave vile signs.

[Bangupjob]

If you were a sick vet, wouldn't you want at least one of her songs on your iPod? I would. Almost everything she ever sang was luminous, gorgeous, soulful and orginal.

[mistybella]

Were the iPods loaded with songs with her billy-goat voice?

" Nicks has provided iPods loaded with her music, along with fellow artists Aerosmith and Elvis Presley.

Reading isn't your strong point eh?

[mplsconservative]

Nice find. Thanks for posting this. It contrasts well with the recent post about the barking moonbat Linda Ronstadt.

Bless Stevie for the good she is doing for out troops.

[gathersnomoss]

Thank you, Stevie!

[ozzymandus]

So how many i-pods have you sent to wounded soldiers? Not a good place for your snotty remarks.

[shield]

Good for her. This is the way the true Movie and Musical Stars of old regarded our soldiers. Only difference is their true support of our war efforts.

[Revolting cat!]

Maybe Martha Stewart can provide the hard fighting troops with some elegant table napkins, and Paul Newman with jars of his "Paul's Own" spaghetti sauce? Any other idee-errsfor the celebrities we worship? Oh yes, and Paris Hilton could provide her used underwear to the troops guarding the Abu Ghraib prison.

[Bahbah]

What a nice thing to do. I want our guys to have as much as possible to entertain them and to tell them how very much we care about and appreciate them.

[TommyDale]

Hey, more power to her. I'm glad she is doing something positive. She just has a voice that not everyone likes.

[AwesomePossum]

"I refuse to be pulled into the politics of war."

Her actions speak much louder than mere words.............

[Richard Kimball]

It's nice to know that no matter how nice someone is, there's someone on FR to make a snotty uncalled for remark.

[RDTF]

ping!

[Hexenhammer]

It was a joke. "billy-goat voiced" wasn't used because it is a colorful metaphor, but in reference to an episode of South Park. Next time, think before you jump down other members throats. Thanks.

[Clint N. Suhks]

Aside from playing at Clintoon's convention, I'll give her accolades too.

But I still live in the 70's.

[angcat]

I caught you!

[firebrand]

Saw her years ago at Folk City on West Fourth Street (where Dylan once played) when she was the female half of Buckingham Nicks.

[the invisib1e hand]

very cool. I wonder what the catch is. Has she given up her alleged witchcraft, too?

[the invisib1e hand]

She has also sent baby clothes to war widows, joined bedside vigils and with the United Service Organization (USO), hopes to provide every returning soldier with a music player. She adds, "Any one of them could be my own child. You can't help falling in love with every one of them."

Holy smokes -- she gets it!

I'm already preparing for when she comes out in the future and blows it all with some remarks that are more in keeping with her crowd...

[Cringing Negativism Network]

Maybe Martha Stewart can provide the hard fighting troops with some elegant table napkins, and Paul Newman with jars of his "Paul's Own" spaghetti sauce? Any other idee-errsfor the celebrities we worship? Oh yes, and Paris Hilton could provide her used underwear to the troops guarding the Abu Ghraib prison.

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Now that's hot.

[NorCalRepub]

...well for those of us who don't watch Southpark, it sounded like an insult to me too....should have referenced Southpark so next time you scold someone, maybe YOU should think also......to many that would have been a mean and crude remark...Thanks

[RDTF]

LMAO!!

[Bangupjob]

Eeeeuw. Ingracious remark number two. And how many iPODs have YOU given, good Christian that you are?

Nicks has toyed around with witchcraft and been fascinated by the mistique of it in the past but she never was a witch. Leave her alone. In Christ's mind, she's a Christian, the real kind, based on her acts of charity that defy even her possible feelings about the war. I'd like to see you top that.

[submarinerswife]

She has always been a lady.


Well, other than sleeping with Mic Fleetwood (((shudder))))and that little Lindsey Buckingham thing.....other than that, she has always been a lady.

[Clint N. Suhks]

It was for the benefit of FReepers who might not know who she is.

It's for educational purposes only.

[ozzymandus]

An insult is an insult. When I want to be scolded by the post police I'll call you.

[the invisib1e hand]

LOL.

hey,dude, I didn't come crashing in that bubble you live in.

[Samwise]

Aside from playing at Clintoon's convention, I'll give her accolades too

I don't think she is fond of the impeached one. I remember an interview during which Leno or Lettermen (can't remember which) asked about Clinton and the use of the Stevie Nicks song for his campaign. And wasn't it exciting playing for him? Stevie kind of made a face and said he might make a good president someday if he ever grew up.

I think he behaved like a bore and she was disgusted.

[Clint N. Suhks]

well for those of us who don't watch Southpark

That would be the majority of FReepers.

[peggybac]

"I refuse to be pulled into the politics of war."

We know what her politics are.

[ozzymandus]

She was hot back when, though.

[Bangupjob]

She's probably slept with everything that moves, plus Christine McVie too. All that and a booze and cocaine and debauchery binge that could cover Mount Everest.

But amid all that, here she is, a quiet tiny little figure, working without publicity, giving expensive iPODs to wounded soldier after wounded soldier with her own money, refusing to be drawn in to war politics, doing the real charity, and the amazing spectacle of sniping at her nevertheless continues!

[Revolting cat!]

Incidentally, who is this old hag all dressed in drag?

[angcat]

I know you thought no one was around tonight. Well I am here and I know. I will let this one slide.

[RDTF]

bore=gore? lol

[TommyDale]

Oh, she has always been hot. No doubt about that.

[SuziQ]

Good for Stevie! I always liked her songs. They are easy to sing cause they're in my vocal range. ;o)

[stands2reason]

Cynicism is ugly and bad for soul.

[rfreedom4u]

I always have liked her. She's tops in my book.

[Clint N. Suhks]

Mrs. Suhks is still out of town on business. :o(

[Number57]

Her and her voice gave my teenaged loins a run for the money. And I never cared what the heck she was saying.

[Melas]

It was a joke. "billy-goat voiced" wasn't used because it is a colorful metaphor, but in reference to an episode of South Park. Next time, think before you jump down other members throats. Thanks.

Most thinking people are likely to miss South Park references. Surely you can forgive a fellow freeper for not being familiar with that particular brand of sewage.

[Revolting cat!]

You are absolutely right! But...

"What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing."

-- Oscar Wilde

[Bangupjob]

She wasn't just pretty, she was very talented. I think very well of her.

[SandRat]

BUMP

[cardinal4]

She's probably slept with everything that moves, plus Christine McVie too. All that and a booze and cocaine and debauchery binge that could cover Mount Everest.

I believe she has been clean and sober for some years now..

[hnj_00]

it is obvious that you cannot read....and if someone is supporting the troops it is a whole lot better than most of the rock/hollywood types!!!!