Jack Black canceled the Tenacious D tour after joking about an assassination attempt on Trump
16 july 2024 в 16:13
Jack Black announced that he is canceling the remaining part of the Tenacious D tour after his bandmate Kyle Gass joked about an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. During a comedy duo performance in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, July 14, Kyle made a joke on this topic. Jack, 54, announced that «creative plans are on hold».
During their concert in Sydney, it was also Kyle’s 64th birthday. When a cake was brought out on stage, Jack asked his bandmate to «make a wish». The guitarist responded by making a joke about shooting. «Don't miss next time, Trump», - he said.
Jack posted his statement about canceling the tour on Instagram two days later. «I was shocked by what was said at the show on Sunday. I have never condoned hatred or incitement to political violence in any form», - he wrote. «After much thought, I no longer feel that continuing the Tenacious D tour is appropriate, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to fans for their support and understanding».
Kyle received a lot of criticism for his comment on social media. Conservative Australian Senator Ralph Babett issued a statement suggesting that the band should be deported. «Supporting or wishing for an assassination of the president is disgusting, dirty, sinister, and unacceptable in any case», - he said.
Although most jokes usually avoid political content, The D have touched on politics in their music (see «Government Totally Sucks»), and they had planned a series of concerts in the fall, urging fans to vote. All proceeds will go to support Rock the Vote. It is unclear if the concerts will go ahead as planned.
Jack Black participated in a fundraiser in support of President Joe Biden in June. He was dressed in American flag overalls and gave an impassioned speech in his support. «When democracy is under threat, Jack Black answers the call», - he said
During their concert in Sydney, it was also Kyle’s 64th birthday. When a cake was brought out on stage, Jack asked his bandmate to «make a wish». The guitarist responded by making a joke about shooting. «Don't miss next time, Trump», - he said.
Jack posted his statement about canceling the tour on Instagram two days later. «I was shocked by what was said at the show on Sunday. I have never condoned hatred or incitement to political violence in any form», - he wrote. «After much thought, I no longer feel that continuing the Tenacious D tour is appropriate, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to fans for their support and understanding».
Kyle received a lot of criticism for his comment on social media. Conservative Australian Senator Ralph Babett issued a statement suggesting that the band should be deported. «Supporting or wishing for an assassination of the president is disgusting, dirty, sinister, and unacceptable in any case», - he said.
Although most jokes usually avoid political content, The D have touched on politics in their music (see «Government Totally Sucks»), and they had planned a series of concerts in the fall, urging fans to vote. All proceeds will go to support Rock the Vote. It is unclear if the concerts will go ahead as planned.
Jack Black participated in a fundraiser in support of President Joe Biden in June. He was dressed in American flag overalls and gave an impassioned speech in his support. «When democracy is under threat, Jack Black answers the call», - he said
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