After Trump's comment at the concert - Jack Black announces Tour by Tenacious D
Jack Black (54) feels overwhelmed by a statement from his bandmate Kyle Gass (64) about shots being fired at Donald Trump (78) and cancels the upcoming tours of their duo Tenacious D. He also puts on hold any future creative plans with Gass for now. Gass came under criticism after making a comment about Trump during a Tenacious D concert in Sydney, as seen in a clip circulating on social media and also published by the US celebrity portal "TMZ". At the show, Black asked Gass to make a wish, and the musician replied, "Miss that shot on Trump next time." Trump had been shot at during a campaign rally earlier. A visitor at the rally was killed, and Trump was injured in the ear.
Jack Black does not tolerate hate speech or violence
"I was taken aback by what was said at the show on Sunday," Black writes now in an Instagram statement. "I would never condone hate speech or political violence in any form." After careful consideration, he feels it's inappropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour. Additionally, all future creative plans are on hold, according to Black. He thanks the fans for their support and understanding. Previously, performances in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA were scheduled until October.
Gass has since apologized on Instagram for his comment. "The line I improvised on stage in Sydney on Sunday night was inappropriate, dangerous, and a terrible mistake," the musician writes. He does not condone violence and regrets what happened, calling it a "tragedy." Gass apologizes "sincerely to those I have disappointed and genuinely regret any pain I have caused."
- After the Trump-comment at the concert, Jack Black expressed his refusal to continue the Tenacious D tour due to Kyle Gass's remarks.
- Black shared his feelings on Instagram, stating that he does not tolerate hate speech or violence, following Gass's refusal during the Sydney show.
- Promi-Portal published a clip of the incident, where Gass jokingly mentioned wanting to miss a shot at Donald Trump during a concert, sparking controversy.
- In another Instagram post, Gass issued an apology for his comment, acknowledging its inappropriateness and the harm it caused.
- The upcoming Sydney show and all future Tenacious D performances in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA have been put on hold due to the refusal and subsequent apology.
