Rockin’ the Vote (2012): Scrapbook

Posted November 5, 2012 by J Matthew Cobb in Features

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Rock stars on politics: The latest pictures of rock, pop and R&B acts performing for their presidential choice

Below are just a few snapshots taken from the campaign trail for President Barack Obama (i) and Republican challenger Mitt Romney from the world of music.

: Mitt Romney greets musician Kid Rock during a campaign rally at the Royal Oak Theatre on February 27, 2012 in Royal Oak, Michigan. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP

: Foo Fighters perform at the Democratic National Convention held at the Time Warner Cable Arena on Sept. 6, 2012.

: Stevie Wonder performs at campaign rally for President Barack Obama at Fifth Third Arena on November 4, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

: President Obama shakes hands with Ricky Martin at New York fundraiser hosted by Martin and LGBT Leadership Council and Futuro Fund in May 2012.

: Taylor Hicks performs at the Republican National Convention 2012 in Tampa, FL

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: Trace Adkins performs on stage for those gathered at a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at Expoland in Fishersville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012. / Mike Tripp

: Dave Matthews performs a five-song acoustic set at Bristow, VA campaign rally for Obama on November 4, 2012.

: Black Keys perform at 2008 Obama rally on October 18, 2008 in Akron, OH. Photo/Kyle Kutuchief

: President Obama shakes hands with Beyonce’ and Jay-Z at a private fundraiser held at Manhattan’s 40/40 Club

: Katy Perry proudly shows off her Obama pride at two Obama rallys in Las Vegas, NV and Los Angeles, CA.

: Ted Nugent addresses the crowd at a seminar held at the National Rifle Association.

: Hank Williams, Jr. posts a mock political flyer done in the style of Barack Obama’s infamous 2008 “Hope” campaign literature including the slogan “Taking Back The Country 2012,” with a poignant slash through the 0.

: Rock guitarist Tom Morello gathered amongst thousands of protesters at a NYC rally for Occupy Wall Street.

: Former president Bill Clinton greets rock singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen at a campaign rally for President Obama on Oct. 18, 2012 in Parma, OH. AP Photo/Tony Dejak

: Meatloaf performs “America the Beautiful” at a Romney campaign rally in Defiance, OH on Oct. 26, 2012. Charles Dharapak / AP

: On the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Madonna shows off a painted Obama tattoo on her back at Yankee Stadium, New York during her MDNA tour.