The Strokes' Bold Political Statement at Coachella: A Performance to Remember

The Strokes' Bold Political Statement at Coachella: A Performance to Remember

The Strokes, known for their music rather than politics, made a bold statement during their closing set at Coachella weekend two. The band's performance of "Oblivious" was accompanied by a video montage highlighting world leaders allegedly targeted by the CIA, such as Mohammad Mosaddegh, Patrice Lumumba, Juan José Torres, Omar Torrijos, Jacobo Árbenz, Salvador Allende, and Jaime Roldós. The video also referenced the civil trial that found the US government complicit in Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.

The provocative montage concluded with a message condemning the destruction of over 30 universities in Iran during the US-Iran conflict and the destruction of the last remaining university in Gaza in a military strike. The Strokes' performance at Coachella ended with a powerful visual and political statement that resonated with the audience.

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