Tenacious D followers have slammed Jack Black for inciting backlash in opposition to his bandmate Kyle Gass after he joked about making an attempt to assassinate former president Donald Trump.
Gass sparked controversy on Sunday night time when he joked about an assassination try on the previous US president on stage in Sydney.
Throughout his present, Black introduced a birthday cake for Gass and requested him to make a want, to which he replied, 'Don't overlook to see Trump subsequent time.'
His feedback got here hours after an assassination try on Trump at a rally in Milwaukee, Pennsylvania, during which a bullet ripped off Trump's proper ear and killed a spectator.
Followers have now criticised Black after he claimed he was bowled over by his bandmate Tenacious D's tasteless feedback and subsequently cancelled the comedy band's tour.
“Jack Black feuding with Kyle Gase is actually upsetting to me I’ve to take a protracted journey,” one individual wrote on X.
“You're offended at Jack Black due to what Kyle Gass stated. I'm offended at Jack Black as a result of he turned his again on a 30 12 months partnership to take care of his movie star standing,” one other commented.
One other disgruntled fan added: 'Jack Black didn’t throw Kyle Gass below the bus for joking about Trump. What a coward he’s.'
Jack Black's followers have turned in opposition to him after he cancelled the Tenacious D tour after his bandmate made a divisive joke about capturing Donald Trump.
'There's acquired to be extra to this Tenacious D factor. You’ll be able to't finish a relationship like that and smash your crew's livelihoods due to a joke. Like, what's the tea?' one stated.
One other wrote, “Jack Black shouldn’t be praised. Kyle Gass was the scapegoat.”
The Faculty of Rock star launched an announcement Tuesday saying he had determined to cancel the comedy band's tour — and put all inventive plans on maintain — as a result of Gass stated he didn't need Trump's would-be murderer to get the possibility.
His resolution comes only a month after Black delivered a speech at a fundraiser for President Joe Biden in Los Angeles, the place he stated “democracy is at stake” within the November election.
Black was criticised by followers for showing unfazed by his Tenacious D bandmate's tasteless feedback and for cancelling the comedy band's tour
Democrats have been criticised for elevating the political temperature within the US by saying that Trump's presidency could be a risk to democracy.
“I used to be shocked by what was stated on the present on Sunday. I’d by no means assist hate speech or promote political violence in any kind,” Black stated in an announcement to DailyMail.com.
'After a lot deliberation, I not really feel it’s applicable to proceed the Tenacious D tour, and all future inventive plans have been placed on maintain. I’m grateful to the followers for his or her assist and understanding.'
The incident has since sparked divisive reactions on-line, and Kyle Sandilands has banned Tenacious D from his radio present for all times because of the feedback.
Talking on Tuesday Kyle and Jackie O Radio host Sandilands stated on the present: 'So, the man needs loss of life for Trump.'
He added, “A notice to our expertise bookers, I cannot be taking part in any Tenacious D interviews sooner or later.”
'Somebody wishing loss of life on somebody who virtually acquired murdered, all jokes apart, is an excessive amount of for me. Anybody who needs loss of life on another person is an actual piece of shit.'
Gass sparked controversy on Sunday night time when he joked about an assassination try on the previous US president on stage in Sydney.
Frontier Touring has introduced refunds for all Tenacious D ticket holders.
The live performance promoter confirmed on Wednesday morning that reveals in Newcastle, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Wellington and Auckland had been cancelled.
“Frontier Touring regrets to tell you that the remaining dates on Tenacious D's Australia and New Zealand tour have been cancelled,” he wrote.
'Ticket holders who’ve bought tickets from authorised ticket shops will obtain a full refund. A message shall be despatched to all ticket holders at the moment with extra data.'
Frontier Touring has introduced refunds for all Tenacious D ticket holders, because the band has cancelled their Australian and New Zealand tour.
