As Twitchy reported yesterday, the president’s #AskPOTUS Twitter Q&A was supposed to be about the Affordable Care Act, but among the 11 questions that made it through were queries about Jimmy Butler’s new contract with the Chicago Bulls, whether peas belong in guacamole, and the president’s favorite band.
President Obama didn’t name a single favorite musical act but did note that he’d been listening to the Black Keys’ “Lonely Boy” that morning. That inspired the Black Keys to ask if they could borrow the keys to Air Force One.
“@POTUS: was listening to outkast/liberation and the black keys/lonely boy this morning.” Can we use Air Force One for our upcoming gigs?
— The Black Keys (@theblackkeys) July 1, 2015
It's not mine; just a loaner. Maybe you can come play at the White House sometime instead? https://t.co/srZKB6plzz
— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 2, 2015
Sadly, the Akron-based duo was denied by President “You’re In My House” Obama, who at last admitted something wasn’t his. Air Force One belongs to the American people, and it’s strictly for important presidential business.
Pres Obama boards Air Force One for flight back to DC from golf weekend in Florida. pic.twitter.com/OgzXVM37Je
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) March 29, 2015
The band was given the hint of a gig at the White House, though. Maybe they could play a secret, private party like Prince and Stevie Wonder did, if loudmouth Al Sharpton doesn’t spill the beans.
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