Journey's Jonathan Cain Calls Out Bruce Springsteen's Rants
WHO:
Fox News - Jonathan Cain, Journey keyboardist
NY Post - Jonathan Cain, Journey rockstar
NY Post - Bruce Springsteen, fellow musician
WHAT:
The Independent - Jonathan Cain stated, “I used to be a Democrat back in the old days, but I couldn’t go there anymore, you know? I’m a diehard conservative.”
The Independent - Cain expressed that he is tired of entertainers “preaching” their beliefs to fans.
The Independent - Cain mentioned that he is releasing a new patriotic song, comparing it to Springsteen's "Born in the USA," which he described as “a kind of a diss toward our country.”
The Independent - Cain referred to himself, Ted Nugent, and Kid Rock as “unicorns” for being conservatives in the rock scene.
Fox News - Jonathan Cain urged Bruce Springsteen to "shut up" about politics during his concerts.
NY Post - Jonathan Cain criticized Bruce Springsteen for using his concerts to lecture fans about President Trump.
NY Post - Jonathan Cain described Bruce Springsteen as an "annoying, bitter old man."
WHY:
Fox News - Jonathan Cain's comments were motivated by Springsteen's political rants during performances.
(UPDATED July 21, 2026 22:21 UTC)
Jonathan Cain has declared his shift from being a Democrat to a diehard conservative, expressing frustration with entertainers who preach their beliefs to fans. He also announced the release of a new patriotic song, which he likens to Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA," calling it “a kind of a diss toward our country.” Additionally, Cain referred to himself, along with Ted Nugent and Kid Rock, as “unicorns” for their unique position as conservatives in the rock music scene.
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(UPDATED July 21, 2026 19:30 UTC)
In a recent interview, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain urged fellow musician Bruce Springsteen to "shut up" about politics during his concerts, criticizing him for using the stage to lecture fans about President Trump. Cain went on to describe Springsteen as an "annoying, bitter old man," reflecting his frustration with Springsteen's political rants. The comments highlight a growing tension between the two rock icons over the role of politics in music.