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The Simple Radicals - New Revolution (Official Lyric Video)
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The Simple Radicals - New Revolution (Official Lyric Video)

"I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." - Evelyn Beatrice Hall At its heart, New Revolution is not a song that supports any single cause, other than the right of free speech, free thought, and the free expression of ideas. In today's heated political climate, where there is an ever-increasing stench of violence that threatens oppression, and thought-suppression, here is a rock band with a simple, yet powerful message, that calls for a new revolution. Not one of violence, but of the mind. Having entered this new age, where expressing any radical thought leads to attacks from those of opposite belief, whether it be through social media trolling, or using fake news as media manipulation, here is at least someone taking the point of view that no matter what you're for or against, when we stop speaking out for what we believe, we have sacrificed the most basic freedom our forefathers fought for. Editors note: Judging by the comments you see below, the song and video have become a real conversation starter, amongst people that passionately love the video as dislike it, which is completely fine. The one thing that people have noted is that no comments are being deleted, which was a decision made by the band, as a testament to the freedom of speech that inspired the song and the video. Who are the Simple Radicals? A retro hard rock band from the great blues and rock city of Chicago, Illinois, featuring John Malkin on Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar and John Griffin on Lead Guitar. Together, they capture the passion and energy of their collective musical experience, with different tastes, sounds, and styles. The music they create is raw, visceral rock 'n' roll - poignant, from the heart, topical and direct. For more information, follow The Simple Radicals on social media! https://www.facebook.com/SimpleRadicals https://www.Instagram.com/SimpleRadicals http://www.TheSimpleRadicals.com
The Simple Radicals - Rich Man Wanna Be King (Official Music Video)
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The Simple Radicals - Rich Man Wanna Be King (Official Music Video)

The Simple Radicals - Rich Man Wanna Be King (Official Music Video) For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 7, 2020 The Chicago-based rock band, The Simple Radicals, released their latest song and video called “Rich Man Wanna Be King”, which makes a candid and amusing statement about Donald Trump and his presidency. The video https://youtu.be/bIwFhbuAK_I features the band dressed as Donald Trump at his oval office desk, the presidential podium, in kings’ attire, and as a “band of Trumps” playing each instrument. “Rich Man Wanna Be King” is available on Spotify, Apple Music, You Tube, the band’s website (http://www.thesimpleradicals.com) and their social media platforms (@simpleradicals, https://www.facebook.com/SimpleRadicals/.) “Rich Man Wanna Be King” was recorded at Griffin Audio Media in Grayslake, IL and Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT. The video was shot and edited by John Shyloski at Factory Underground Studio. The song is a follow up to the bands 2019 album, New Revolution which included the song “Medicate” featuring Living Colour guitarist, Vernon Reid on lead guitar. The title song “New Revolution” and lyrical video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY7cm3-1m7E released last year ironically foreshadowed some of the social unrest messaging and imagery that is occurring today. About The Simple Radicals The Simple Radicals is a Chicago-based rock band that capture the passion and energy of their collective musical experience to create pure, visceral rock 'n' roll - poignant, from the heart, topical and direct. The band recently played the iconic Cutting Room in NYC. They were also invited to play at SXSW as well as festivals with Jefferson Starship, Molly hatchet, Puddle of Mudd and Blackfoot. All events were canceled due to the pandemic.
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