I just did a search on Wikipedia. I had in mind, Ice-T or Ice Cube had been members of the Rangers. Didn't find anything on these two, but Kris Kristofferson is listed as a former Ranger, hm ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...and_modern_day
But I see, you've got the idea. I like the Tom Petty thing. Some kind of liberal pop singer, who now is head of a small, struggling community is graet. Although I will not use Tom Petty. But it's a good picture!
Nice input, everybody. Keep it coming!