By Sarah Begley
Pearl Jam has canceled a concert in North Carolina over HB2, the state law that reverses LGBT protections put in place by local ordinances.
In a statement on its website, the band explained its decision to cancel the April 20 concert in Raleigh:
Pearl Jam joins other musicians who’ve canceled North Carolina shows in opposition to the law, including Bruce Springsteen and Ringo Starr.
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