(Representatives for both artists did not immediately return a request for comment fromRolling Stone.)

Wolf is scheduled to talk about his upcoming memoir at the Center in March.

Adds Pierce, I respect and appreciate folks who arent going to continue [playing the Center].

Chris Pierce

Chris Pierce, a singer-songwriter who’s written songs about civil rights, says he’ll proceed with a planned performance at the Kennedy Center.Miles Bitton*

They made their personal choice.

But musicians have a unique opportunity to kick off the door to healing.

Im not going to sit home and sulk.

Im going to get out and do what I can do and raise my voice.