The American rock duo Tenacious D canceled tour dates following controversial onstage feedback linked to the tried assassination of Donald Trump, lead singer Jack Black mentioned Tuesday.
Performing in Sydney over the weekend, Black, a comic and actor, introduced bandmate Kyle Gass with a birthday cake and advised him to make a want; Gass responded by saying: “Don’t miss Trump next time.”
A video of the obvious reference to a rally capturing the day earlier than, through which the previous Republican president’s ear was injured, traveled extensively on social media.
“I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” Black mentioned Tuesday on Instagram.
“After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.”
Gass equally apologized on Instagram: “The line I improvised Sunday night time in Sydney was extremely inappropriate, harmful and a horrible mistake.
“I don’t condone violence in any kind, in any form, against anyone. What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgement.”
The comedy rockers shaped their band in 1994 in Los Angeles. As an actor Black is understood for roles together with the voice of the character Po within the “Kung Fu Panda” films.
He and Gass not too long ago performed a string of dates — a part of “The Spicy Meatball Tour” — throughout the United States and Europe, and have been scheduled to play a leg throughout Australia and New Zealand earlier than a choose few extra stateside this fall.
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