Steve Earle

Steve Earle (born January 17, 1955) is a singer-songwriter. Although best known for his country music, he is also a published writer, a keen political activist and has also written and directed a play. In his early career he was seen as a saviour of country music, and labelled the 'New Bruce Springsteen', although he never quite achieved that level of commercial success.

Politics

Since early in his career Earle has been involved in a number of political causes.

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He has worked to abolish the death penalty, and recorded several songs about this cause, including Billy Austin, Over Yonder (Jonathan's Song) and Ellis Unit One (for the 1995 movie Dead Man Walking). He is also a supporter of, and regular participant in, the Concerts for a Landmine Free World, benefiting the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation.

Related Topics:
Death penalty - Dead Man Walking - Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation

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In 2002, he provoked a controversy by writing a song about John Walker Lindh ("John Walker's Blues" on Jerusalem) from Lindh's perspective. The controversy raised his profile in the media and did not seem to damage his record sales.

Related Topics:
2002 - John Walker Lindh

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The song The Revolution Starts Now was used in the promotion of Michael Moore's anti-war documentary film Fahrenheit 9/11 and appears on the album Songs and Artists That Inspired Fahrenheit 9/11, the songs for which were selected by Moore.

Related Topics:
The Revolution Starts Now - Michael Moore - Fahrenheit 9/11 - Songs and Artists That Inspired Fahrenheit 9/11

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