Nancy Wilson, from beloved band Heart, has expressed that she feels shame being American, and, naturally, her American fans aren't overly pleased to hear that.
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The rockstar sat down to talk with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel earlier this month. They broach a range of topics, including how she feels national shame. Some of Heart's classics, such as "Crazy on You" have been political statements. Wilson has expressed her disdain over many of the criticisms still holding up today.
That song in particular was a critical response to the Vietnam War. "We were kind of embarrassed at that time to call ourselves American because of the dirty politics of the Vietnam War," she said to the outlet. "To be as subtle as possible, it's more embarrassing now."
Despite not naming any conflicts in particular, there are many to choose from right now. And she suggested that she disagrees with the hand America has had to play in them.
She also references another song, "Barracuda." This song was inspired by "a real sleazeball with a satin jacket" who wanted to "make more money out of the sexy chicks in Heart." Wilson believes that the song "is even more relevant in the salacious billionaire culture with the grab-them-by-the-(expletive) mentality." Another clear political statement.
Between the national and political shame, Nancy Wilson has garnered the ire of her American fans.
Internet Reacts To Nancy Wilson's National Shame
Internet users took to comment sections to share their thoughts and anger.
"Says the millionaire who made TONS of dough playing music. I just can't with these people right now," wrote one.
"Nancy has enough money where she is free to pick another country and go there. Maybe she can get a flat next to Rosie O'Donnell," seethed another.
"The b---h is welcome to find a more suitable country for her needs. I'm willing to wager on the makeup of the country should she be a woman of her convictions," one fumed.
"She seems to be okay with taking our money. Leave if you don't like it here," commented one more.
Nancy Wilson's comments will not be forgotten any time soon, I'm sure.
