Jack Blackis taking a hard stand when it comes to hisTenacious Dbandmate Kyle Gass following a comment he made regarding the assassination attempt on former PresidentDonald Trump. While it may have simply been a joke made in the heat of the moment by Gass, for Black,it was serious enough to put all things Tenacious D on hold. PerDeadline,Black has announced that the current Tenacious D tour has been canceledfollowing the controversial remark that Gass made during a performance in Sydney, Australia.
For those unaware, Black asked Gass to make a wish during the performance, which resulted in his bandmate saying, “Don’t miss Trump next time,” a direct reference to the recent assassination attempt on Trump’s life over the weekend.And Black has gone even further than just canceling the tour, saying that “all future creative plans” for the band are on hold as well. you may read the statement from Jack Black below:
“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. 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.”
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Gass' comments were met with considerable criticism, including in Australia where the concert was being held.The senator of Australiademanded their deportation, while the criticism around the world also reached a fever pitch. Tenacious D had plans to head to New Zealand next on their tour, but that was swiftly postponed by concert promoter Frontier Touring, with the company posting on social media that the show had been postponed at Newcastle Entertainment Centre. With Black’s latest comments, it’s clear thatall Tenacious D plansare now postponed indefinitely.
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The band was expected to begin the U.S. leg of their tour in October, with some of the dates completely sold out. Even though Black didn’t get specific about the U.S. tour, it’s safe to assume that these plans are also canceled. As for ticket buyers, it’s said that any refunds will be provided at a later date and if there are any remaining dates left to attend on the tour, they will also be announced down the line.
Tenacious D is a comedy rock duo that consists of both Black and Gass. The band was formed in 1994 and released their first album in 2001. The band also crossed over into film, releasingTenacious D in the Pick of Destinyin 2006, although it received mixed reviews and didn’t exceed its $20 million budget with a gross of $14 million. That being said, the band has developed a considerable fanbase and has consistently sold out arenas as well as winning a Grammy Award for Best Heavy Metal Performance for their song, “The Last in Line.” They most recentlycontributed a songto Black’s popular animated franchise,Kung Fu Panda 4.
