I've always thought that Bruce Springsteen was a stand-up guy. He's managed to continue to write about the plight of the working class while living in a mansion and answering to "The Boss."
When he decided to hawk his latest greatest hit set exclusively at Wal-Mart, I viewed it as selling out. It seems Springsteen might think so now, too:
From HuffPo:
The Boss is owning up to a mistake. In an interview with Sunday's New York Times, Bruce Springsteen says he shouldn't have made a deal with Wal-Mart. This month, the store started exclusively selling a Springsteen greatest hits CD.Some fans were critical because Springsteen has been a longtime supporter of worker's rights, and Wal-Mart has faced criticism for its labor practices.
Springsteen told the Times that his team didn't vet the issue as closely as he should have, and that he "dropped the ball on it."
Springsteen went on to say: "It was a mistake. Our batting average is usually very good, but we missed that one. Fans will call you on that stuff, as it should be."
Springsteen released his new CD "Working on a Dream" this week and is performing the halftime show at the Super Bowl.
His "team?" It's Wal-Mart, Bruce; just say "no."
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