About three weeks ago, SHARK found out that Matchbox Twenty was scheduled to perform at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, kicking off their concert entertainment line-up. We immediately sent them a package of information and documentation including DVDs of CFD rodeo abuse and newspaper articles exposing the abuse, and further followed-up with emails.
Lead singer Rob Thomas and his beautiful wife Marisol have established their own foundation (SidewalkAngelsFoundation) to help homeless people and animals. SHARK was sure that once they knew about the cruelty and deaths at rodeos and especially at Cheyenne, that they would not want to be a part of it. Sure enough, after reviewing the information sent to them, Matchbox Twenty thanked SHARK for "making them aware of the situation" and has canceled their upcoming performance at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.
SHARK is sincerely appreciative of Rob and Marisol's ethical and humane decision to disassociate from this cruel and deadly industry. Their fortitude and integrity to live and stand by their principles is truly inspirational. The world needs a lot more phenomenal, compassionate angels like them.
As for the Cheyenne Rodeo folks, they have to find a replacement for what was to be their top act. We might suggest animal serial killer Ted Nugent, or perhaps Troy Gentry, the "brave" killer of tame bears, and a past performer at CFD. ( Click here to see the exploits of Gentry, who was convicted of using a bow and arrow to kill a tame bear named Cubby.) Click here to urge the sponsors of the CFD Rodeo to stand against abuse with Rob Thomas and Matchbox Twenty.
Yesterday, SHARK sent out the following press release and the media has covered the story far and wide:
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Cheyenne Frontier Days Headliner Withdraws - Matchbox Twenty Cites Rodeo Animal Abuse
After reviewing videos of the 2007 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo from SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK), Grammy winning Rob Thomas and Grammy and American Music Award nominated Matchbox Twenty has decided to withdraw from the entertainment line-up.
According to SHARK president Steve Hindi, "So long as CFD is going to include egregious animal abuse, it will have to find entertainers who simply don't give a damn about compassion."
Interestingly, the CFD web site continues to promote a concert that will NOT take place.
For more information, see: ShameOnCheyenne.com
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CFD management did not stop promoting and selling tickets to the canceled Matchbox Twenty performance until 7:30 pm last night. Talk about deceiving the public!
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