Written by PETA
Drummer Brian Chase, of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, recently took to the band's blog to discuss a rather, ahem, meaty issue—his vegetarianism.
"Since becoming a vegetarian I've felt a new openness and lightness," he writes. He goes on to explain his objection to killing animals for food, saying, "Once a life is taken, that's it, it's over, it doesn't come back. To kill an animal is the end, the animal does not grow back and [he or she] is not replaced. There is no sense of gratitude that can equal the taking of a life." You can read the rest of Brian's vegetarian musings here.
Brian's not the only "veg-head" in the band, mind you! Guitarist Nick Zinner happens to be an outspoken vegan who provided the music for our infamous "Milk Gone Wild" commercial.
Everything I learn about the Yeah Yeah Yeahs makes me like them even more—and considering that I named my kitty companion, Dracula Mappington, partly after one of their songs, that's saying a lot.
Written by Amanda Schinke
By submitting this form, you are agreeing to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal info in accordance with our privacy policy as well as to receiving e-mails from us.
If you have a general question for PETA and would like a response, please e-mail Info@peta.org. If you need to report cruelty to an animal, please click here. If you are reporting an animal in imminent danger and know where to find the animal and if the abuse is taking place right now, please call your local police department. If the police are unresponsive, please call PETA immediately at 757-622-7382 and press 2.
Follow PETA on Twitter!