The comedy rock duo Tenacious D — made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — has canceled the remainder of their tour after Gass’ remarks concerning the assassination try on Donald Trump.
Whereas onstage at a live performance in Sydney on Sunday, Gass was introduced with a birthday cake and requested to “make a want” by Black. Gass responded, “Don’t miss Trump subsequent time,” an obvious reference to the rally capturing a day earlier than that left the previous president with an injured ear. The video of Gass was broadly circulated on social media.
“I used to be blindsided by what was stated on the present on Sunday. I might by no means condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any type,” Black stated in a Tuesday assertion on Instagram. “After a lot reflection, I not really feel it’s applicable to proceed the Tenacious D tour, and all future inventive plans are on maintain. I’m grateful to the followers for his or her help and understanding.”
Following Black’s assertion, Gass apologized on Instagram.
“The road I improvised Sunday night time in Sydney was extremely inappropriate, harmful and a horrible mistake,” he wrote Tuesday. “I don’t condone violence in any type, in any type, in opposition to anybody. What occurred was a tragedy, and I’m extremely sorry for my extreme lack of judgement.”
The band lately accomplished dates within the U.S. and Europe. Their “Spicy Meatball Tour” was slated to proceed Tuesday night time in Newcastle, hitting most main cities in Australia and New Zealand this month earlier than returning to the U.S. for a choose few dates in October.
“Frontier Touring remorse to advise that Tenacious D’s live performance tonight at Newcastle Leisure Centre has been postponed,” their touring firm introduced in a assertion on Instagram Tuesday. “Ticket holders are requested to carry onto their tickets till additional data is offered.”
When requested for additional remark, a represented for the band directed the Related Press again to Black’s assertion. Particulars on refunds for the remaining tour dates weren’t instantly accessible.
