The Best Green Musicians
There are musicians who donate money to helpful environmental causes and then there are musicians who go beyond the basics and actually walk the talk.
This summer Spinner put together an amazing list of the ten most eco-friendly musicians but I actually saw it first at fellow blogger Tracy’s blog Eco Street; so props to her. Visit Eco Street for a huge helping of green living.
Tracy is a great blogger and is also participating in Blog Action Day — yet another reason to visit her today.
Now, the Spinner list:
- Dave Matthews Band — bikes and more; they’ll be catching up with Young soon.
- Orbital — it’s all about the sunshine.
- Neil Young! — we knew this he’s the original eco-musician; soybean oil powered buses and all.
- Peter and the Wolf — touring by boat!
- Bonnie Raitt — energy to spare.
- Sarah Harmer — helping the rural natural environment.
- Cloud Cult — with a name like that you sure hope that they’re green; and they are.
- Pearl Jam — none carbon abusers.
- Jack Johnson — green, green, and more green; this guy is good.
- Ditty Bops — tours by bike (sort of) very cool.
You have to read all the stats on the list; spinner does master lists and this one is a gem. Read it all right here.
Don’t forget to read my other b5 friends participating in Blog Action Day; we’ve even had some new entries this morning! That’s double good stuff.
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4 opinions for The Best Green Musicians
Music Blog Spotlight: Blog Action Day
Oct 15, 2007 at 7:40 pm
[…] at Hippie Sounds is serving up plenty of environmental news today. See her cool blog for the top 10 eco-friendly musos and a cool video of original greenie Joni Mitchell performing her environmental anthem, “Big […]
Jonathan
Oct 16, 2007 at 10:58 am
Jennifer
Thanks for promoting this. One thing I’d like to add…
I’m working with a coalition to make sure Congress sends the president a strong energy bill with meaningful changes for our environment and planet. This legislation would be a monumental step toward stopping global warming. Please go to http://www.energybill2007.us and sign the petition.
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This is our chance for real progress, don’t let Congress back down! Thanks!
Bruce Houghton
Oct 20, 2007 at 5:57 am
I’d also add Hot Buttered Rum to the list. These boys travel the US in a bio-diesel bus spreading the enviro word and great music.
Sunday Collection - Blog Action Day | Anchors and Masts
Oct 21, 2007 at 11:17 am
[…] Hippie Sounds gives us an honour roll of green musicians (I love this site - as a bonus check out their other post on Monday and watch Joni Mitchell sing Big Yellow Taxi) […]
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