Shirley Manson, Paul Stanley share relevant opinions on Kanye’s Grammys stunt
The foundation of its faith in musical awards shows shaken by Kanye West’s publicity stunt impassioned pro-Beyoncé protest at the Grammys on Sunday, a desperate nation turns to its musical elders for guidance. “But what about ’90s alt-rock band Garbage and its frontwoman Shirley Manson?,” it cries. “What does the singer of ‘Stupid Girl’ have to say about all of this?”
In short, she says he’s a “twat.”
Manson posted a response to West’s hijacking of Beck’s acceptance speech for Album Of The Year on Facebook, saying,
“Dear Kanye West
It is YOU who is so busy disrespecting artistry.
You disrespect your own remarkable talents and more importantly you disrespect the talent, hard work and tenacity of all artists when you go so rudely and savagely after such an accomplished and humble artist like BECK.