Joe Walsh Won't Perform At 2016 Republican Convention

Joe Walsh took to Facebook on Wednesday night to explain why he was backing out of a July concert in Cleveland.

The concert, he says, was supposed to be a "non partisan event to benefit the families of American veterans on Monday, July 18 in Cleveland. The admat I approved said this specifically. Today it was announced that this event is, in fact, a launch for the Republican National Convention. In addition, my name is to be used to raise sponsorship dollars for convention-related purposes. Therefore, I must humbly withdraw my participation in this event with apologies to any fans or veterans and their families that I might disappoint."

The Republican National Convention is scheduled to take place in Cleveland July 18-21. The RNC in Cleveland is the final destination for what has turned out to be a controversial and tumultuous Republican primary. Front-runner Donald Trump has suggested there could be riots and the City of Cleveland is doing everything it can to prepare for the worst.

Walsh also expressed his displeasure with this type of environment.

"I am very concerned about the rampant vitriol, fear-mongering and bullying coming from the current Republican campaigns. It is both isolationist and spiteful. I cannot in good conscience endorse the Republican party in any way. I will look at doing a veteran related benefit concert later this year."

Joe Walsh has long been known as a Cleveland musician, with roots here. He's worked with Cleveland native, Drew Carey and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Eagles.

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