July 16th 2024.
Famous actor Jack Black has recently made the decision to cancel the Australian and New Zealand leg of his comedy rock band Tenacious D's tour. He also announced that all future creative plans are on hold, after his bandmate's controversial comment regarding the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump caused a huge uproar.
At their concert in Sydney, Black's bandmate Kyle Gass was asked to make a birthday wish and responded with a joke about not missing Trump next time. This came on the same day as the attempted assassination at a rally, which resulted in another person's death and left Trump with a bloodied ear.
After receiving backlash and calls for their deportation, Black was quick to address the situation. He stated that he was completely taken aback by his longtime collaborator's comment and that he does not condone any form of hate speech or violence. After much reflection, he felt that it was inappropriate to continue with the tour and all future plans are now on hold. He expressed his gratitude to their fans for their support and understanding.
As a result of this controversy, all remaining tour dates have been cancelled. The tour company, Frontier Touring, did not provide a specific reason for the decision. They simply regretted to announce that the rest of Tenacious D's tour in Australia and New Zealand has been cancelled and that all purchased tickets will receive a full refund.
The company also stated that the refund process may take some time, with 30 business days for Australian patrons and 14-21 business days for New Zealand patrons. This caused disappointment among fans who were looking forward to the upcoming concerts.
The video of Gass' comment has been circulating on social media, causing an uproar among Trump supporters, including billionaire Elon Musk. Neither Gass nor the band's social media accounts have addressed the situation. However, the comment has received criticism from United Australia Party senator Ralph Babet, who called for the band to be deported and their visas revoked.
It is worth mentioning that Black has previously expressed his disapproval of Trump and has supported current US President Joe Biden. He even attended a fundraiser for Rock the Vote, a non-partisan organization that aims to increase young people's political power and participation. The band was set to perform in five concerts in October to support this organization.
In conclusion, the cancellation of Tenacious D's tour and the controversy surrounding it has caused disappointment among fans and sparked a debate among supporters and critics. It remains to be seen what the future holds for the band and their creative plans.
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