Actor and musician Jack Black announced Tuesday that he is canceling the remaining shows on Tenacious D’s tour after his partner, Kyle Gass, made an inappropriate joke about the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump during a show in Australia.
Jack Black Cancels Tour After Tenacious D Bandmate Makes
Trump Shooting Quip https://t.co/0de8RYXXtQ— Sync Mashene | Las Vegas (@syncmashene) July 16, 2024
“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,” Black posted on Instagram, expressing his dismay over the incident. A supporter of President Biden’s reelection bid, Black emphasized that after much reflection, he no longer feels it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour. He also stated that all future creative plans are on hold, thanking fans for their support and understanding.
The controversy arose after Black presented Gass with a birthday cake onstage and told him to “make a wish.” Gass responded with the remark, “Don’t miss Trump next time,” referencing the assassination attempt that occurred the previous day at a campaign event in Pennsylvania. Trump was wounded, his ear bloodied, and he was rushed off stage by Secret Service agents. The incident resulted in the death of one attendee and injuries to two others.
Such a disappointment when you realize just how many assholes are out there…
Nolte: Jack Black Cancels Tenacious D Tour, Band’s Future in Doubt After Trump Death Wish https://t.co/lpG4MLxxag— Privatedancer (@Privatedncer) July 16, 2024
The backlash was swift, with both Republicans and Democrats condemning political violence and calling for a reduction in incendiary rhetoric. Black’s decision to cancel the tour and put future plans on hold underscores the seriousness with which he views the incident.
Jack Black had recently appeared at a high-profile campaign event to fundraise for Biden, adding another layer of complexity to the situation. The incident has cast a shadow over the band’s activities and brought significant public attention to the remarks made by Gass. Knowing now that Biden is doomed come November, and his own fan base is revolting, public attitudes can change quickly.
Key Points:
i. Jack Black canceled the remaining shows of Tenacious D’s tour after Kyle Gass made an inappropriate joke about an assassination attempt on former President Trump.
ii. Black, a supporter of President Biden, stated he was blindsided by Gass’s remark and does not condone hate speech or political violence.
iii. The controversial joke was made after Black presented Gass with a birthday cake onstage, and Gass responded with, “Don’t miss Trump next time.”
iv. The incident occurred the day after Trump was wounded at a campaign event in Pennsylvania, where one attendee was killed and two others were injured.
v. Black announced that all future creative plans for Tenacious D are on hold and expressed gratitude to fans for their support and understanding.
Kirk Volo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
