Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance to introduce The Strokes prior to their hometown show at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York, on Friday night. “The greatest city in the world is now welcoming the greatest rock band of our generation,” AOC said before giving way to Sanders, who lauded The Strokes for “standing up for economic justice, fighting racism, understanding that healthcare is a human right, and understanding that we have all got to get out to vote, to stand up to authoritarianism.” Sanders closed his remarks by encouraging the crowd to vote in November.
The Strokes previously played a series of campaign rallies for Sanders when he ran for president in 2020.
Introduction by AOC and Sanders
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders took the stage to introduce The Strokes, praising the band for their commitment to social justice and encouraging the crowd to take action.
Past Campaign Rallies
The Strokes have a history of supporting Sanders, having played at several campaign rallies during his 2020 presidential run.
The surprise introduction by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders added to the excitement of The Strokes‘ hometown show, which took place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. The band’s music and message of social justice resonated with the crowd, who were encouraged to vote in November and stand up for their rights. The event was a powerful example of the intersection of music and politics, highlighting the impact that The Strokes and other artists can have on their fans and the wider community.
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