Update (July 16, 2024, 1:58 p.m. ET): Kyle Gass has apologized for the joke on social media. He said that it was “highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake. Read his full statement below:
Original: Jack Black announced that he was canceling the rest of Tenacious D’s tour after his bandmate Kyle Gass made a joke about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. While the comedy duo were performing in Sydney, Australia, Kyle made light of the incident during the band’s set on Sunday, July 14. Jack, 54, announced that “creative plans are on hold.”
During their Sydney concert, it also marked Kyle’s 64th birthday. While a cake was brought out on stage, Jack encouraged his bandmate to “make a wish.” The guitarist responded by making a joke about the shooting. “Don’t miss Trump next time,” he said. It did not seem to be something that had been rehearsed.
Jack released his statement, canceling the tour, on Instagram two days later. “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,” he wrote. “After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.”
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Update (July 16, 2024, 1:58 p.m. ET): Kyle Gass has apologized for the joke on social media. He said that it was “highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake. Read his full statement below:
Original: Jack Black announced that he was canceling the rest of Tenacious D’s tour after his bandmate Kyle Gass made a joke about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. While the comedy duo were performing in Sydney, Australia, Kyle made light of the incident during the band’s set on Sunday, July 14. Jack, 54, announced that “creative plans are on hold.”
During their Sydney concert, it also marked Kyle’s 64th birthday. While a cake was brought out on stage, Jack encouraged his bandmate to “make a wish.” The guitarist responded by making a joke about the shooting. “Don’t miss Trump next time,” he said. It did not seem to be something that had been rehearsed.
Jack released his statement, canceling the tour, on Instagram two days later. “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,” he wrote. “After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.”
