Lzzy Hale of Halestorm isn’t a fan so many states reopening this month — and predicts many bands won’t be able to survive the lack of touring.
In an Instagram post on Sunday, Hale wrote, “I get why everyone is excited about some states reopening right now. In my opinion, without a vaccine, this is like opening up a designated section of a public pool for [urinating]. But ya know…you do you.”
But she is worried about the economic consequences. “I’m continuing to self quarantine, write an album and do my thing. But what I need to address tonight is the audacity of some people to assume that just because I’m someone of note, that I am not suffering because of all this. I spend most of my time, 90 percent of it, on tour, which is NOT a reality right now. My crew is suffering, the future is unknown, and most of the bands you know and love won’t make it out of this. So if you are able, please be smart.”
She also asked fans to purchase items from the band’s #RoadieStrong campaign.
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Hey all my freaks! I get why everyone is excited about some states reopening right now. In my opinion, without a vaccine, this is like opening up a designated section of a public pool for pissing. But ya know… you do you. I’m continuing to self quarantine, write an album and do my thing. But what I need to address tonight is the audacity of some people to assume that just because I’m someone of note, that I am not suffering because of all this. I spend most of my time, 90% of it, on tour, which is NOT a reality right now. My crew is suffering, the future is unknown, and most of the bands you know and love won’t make it out of this. So if you are able, please be smart. Don’t go out unless it’s necessary, and if you gotta, do curb side, wear a mask, wash/sanitize your hands. And let’s band together to end this shit! Click the link in my bio to help all the road crews without whom the rock show would not go on! #roadiestrong photo by @thejoestorm
A post shared by LZZY HALE (@officiallzzyhale) on May 17, 2020 at 6:32pm PDT
