The live band at the Republican National Convention took over to fill an awkward moment when House Speaker Mike Johnson's teleprompter malfunctioned.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it is now my honor to Introduce the Attorney General, and there goes the teleprompter," said Johnson (R-LA), who froze for a moment before the band took over, and the crowd laughed.
The playlist included "We're an American Band" by Grand Funk Railroad, "I Want You to Want Me" by Cheap Trick, "China Grove" and "Taking' It to the Streets" by The Doobie Brothers.
Another was "Roll with the Changes" by REO Speedwagon.
The band extended Cheap Trick's less than four-minute hit with numerous instrumental riffs to fill time for more than 10 minutes. The band performed for more than 45 minutes.
The live band at the Republican National Convention filled in when Speaker Mike Johnson's teleprompter malfunctioned. (Dave Levinthal/Raw Story)
Johnson had just announced that former President Donald Trump "received a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at the convention, has been selected as the Republican Party nominee for President of the United States."
Johnson returned to the stage around 3:50 p.m. Central to introduce Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird who then started off the introduction of Trump's newly announced running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH).
