'Bathroom Bill': Bruce Springsteen Cancels Show After North Carolina Passes Anti-LGBT Law

Bruce Springsteen has cancelled his April 10 concert in Greensboro, North Carolina in protest after the state passed HB2 law, which requires that transgender people only use bathrooms that correspond with their sex at birth. It is the first anti-transgender law in the country.

Yes, @Springsteen cancelled a show in North Carolina due to the controversial #BathroomLaw:https://t.co/j7jZOTDzS1 pic.twitter.com/3k5Agq5IeO

— snopes.com (@snopes) April 8, 2016

The 66-year-old legendary musician pulled the plug on his sold out show at the Greensboro Coliseum, disappointing roughly 15,000 fans but putting the state on notice that they can’t get away with making discriminatory laws without consequences.

Voice your opposition of discriminatory legislation like #HB2 by contacting your elected officials. Find them here: https://t.co/OBpJsZpXRi — Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) April 8, 2016

"Right now, there are many groups, businesses, and individuals in North Carolina working to oppose and overcome these negative developments," Springsteen said in a statement. "Taking all of this into account, I feel that this is a time for me and the band to show solidarity for those freedom fighters."

He added that "Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry — which is happening as I write — is one of them."

Fans will receive refunds for tickets to the concert that was scheduled for Sunday in Greensboro, North Carolina, it said.

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band’s April 10th show is canceled. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. https://t.co/YahXTKffvV

— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) April 8, 2016

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act late last month after the state's General Assembly went into a special session to push through the legislation.

Some supporters of the law said allowing transgender people to choose their restroom could lead to women and children being attacked. They said they feared that men could pose as transgender people and use legal protections as a cover.