Update: Jack Black’s agent dumped him as a result of this drama.
John Rich has doubled down on his comments regarding Jack Black, following the cancellation of Tenacious D’s tour after Black’s bandmate, Kyle Gass, made a controversial joke about Donald Trump. The comedy rock duo, co-founded by Black and Gass in 1994, was scheduled to tour the U.S., Europe, and Australia as part of The Spicy Meatball Tour. However, concert promoter Frontier Touring announced the cancellation on Tuesday, just six stops into the tour, due to Gass’s remark about the assassination attempt on Trump.
The former president was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman opened fire on the crowd with an AR15-style rifle. Trump was struck in his right ear and quickly escorted off stage by Secret Service agents. One rally attendee was killed, and two others were injured. A representative later confirmed that Trump was “fine” after being treated at a local hospital.
Main Stream Media are calling Jack Black’s band member gaffe about attempted assassination of Trump..next time don’t miss as a “joke”!!! Imagine if Trump supporters like musicians Kid Rock or John Rich said this about Biden!!! they wouldn’t be saying it’s a gaffe or a joke!! pic.twitter.com/EO1DrAX40E
— Dee (@DeeDeesanson58) July 17, 2024
A viral video from Tenacious D’s show in Sydney, Australia, showed Gass being surprised with a birthday cake. When asked to “make a wish,” Gass quipped, “Don’t miss Trump next time.” Rich, believing Black made the remark, tweeted: “@jackblack had to cancel his entire tour after wishing death on DJT ‘next time.'”
Rich previously criticized Black for endorsing Biden in the November general election. On July 4, Rich mocked Black on social media for his appearance at a Biden fundraiser, where Black wore American flag overalls.
In an Instagram post, Gass apologized for his remark, calling it “highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.” He expressed regret and apologized for any pain caused.
The conversations taking place these days is incredible. God is on the move. He does win & what a day of rejoicing that will be.
1) Pastor Jack Hibbs’ Sunday sermon (https://t.co/1qgu6aocHv
(2) Tucker Carlson’s invterivew with John Rich (https://t.co/OYArcaMK5z)— Sandra (@SandraP67883504) July 16, 2024
Black also addressed the incident, saying he was “blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday.” He emphasized that he would never condone hate speech or political violence. Following reflection, Black decided to cancel the remainder of the Tenacious D tour and put all future creative plans on hold, expressing gratitude to fans for their support and understanding.
Key Points:
- John Rich criticized Jack Black after the Tenacious D tour was canceled due to Kyle Gass’s controversial joke about Trump.
- Gass made the remark during a show in Sydney, leading to the cancellation of the tour.
- Trump was injured in an assassination attempt at a rally, but was later confirmed to be fine.
- Rich previously mocked Black for endorsing Biden.
- Both Gass and Black apologized for the incident, with Black deciding to cancel the tour and future plans.
RM Tomi – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
