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The musicians who help US presidents get elected – in pictures

Rock and politics: Congressman Paul Ryan Rally With Kid Rock
Kid Rock greets Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's vice-presidential nominee, at a rally they co-hosted in Michigan on 8 October 2012 Photograph: Scott Legato/Getty Images
Rock and politics: Beyonce sings for President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama
Beyoncé performs for Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the Inaugural Ball in Washington on 20 January 2009 Photograph: Elise Amendola/AP
Rock and politics: Mitt Romney, Randy Owen, Meat Loaf, John Rich, Big Kenny
Mitt Romney sings God Bless America with Randy Owen, Meat Loaf, John Rich and Big Kenny, during a campaign stop in Ohio on 25 October 2012 Photograph: Charles Dharapak/AP
Rock and politics: Clinton and Springsteen stump for Obama
Bill Clinton and Bruce Springsteen campaign for Barack Obama's re-election during an appearance at Cuyahoga Community College in Ohio on 18 October 2012 Photograph: Chris Maddaloni/Getty Images
Rock and politics: John Rich performs before Mitt Romney and his running mate Paul Ryan
Country singer John Rich performs before Mitt Romney in Daytona Beach, Florida Photograph: Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP
Rock and politics: Katy Perry shows her support for Obama
Katy Perry shows her support for Obama as she receives the best new act award at the 2008 MTV awards Photograph: Mike Marsland/Getty Images
Rock and politics: Last Chance For Change Rally in 2008
Mary J Blige, Russell Simmons, Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs at the Last Chance for Change Rally in support of Obama on 2 November 2008 Photograph: Larry Marano/Getty Images
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