Kyle Gass breaks his silence.
Tenacious D co-founder Kyle Gass has broken his silence after Jack Black canceled the band’s world tour.
Jack Black cancels tour.
Black’s decision followed Gass’s incendiary remark about Donald Trump at a recent gig.
The controversy erupted on Sunday, July 14, during Tenacious D’s performance at ICC Sydney Theatre in Australia.
The duo was amid their world tour when Gass’s comment sparked outrage.
Timing amidst tragedy.
Gass made the controversial remark just a day after a shooting incident at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
The attack left the former president, Donald Trump, bleeding from the ear.
Trump was swiftly hospitalized following the shooting.
He later described the terrifying moment, recalling hearing the bullet “ripping through the skin.”
The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was neutralized by Secret Service.
The attempted assassination at the Pennsylvania rally sent ripples through the political sphere.
Biden responds to attack.
President Joe Biden expressed relief, stating he was “grateful to hear that [Trump was] safe and doing well.”
Amid this tense backdrop, Gass’s comment shocked audiences.
Birthday celebration gone awry.
The controversy unfolded during a birthday celebration for Gass at the concert.
Jack Black presented Gass with a cake onstage, urging him to make a wish.
Gass’s controversial quip exposed.
Gass, seemingly off-the-cuff, quipped, “Don’t miss Trump next time.”
The backlash was swift and fierce.
The comment came off as highly inappropriate given the recent attack on Trump.
Black takes immediate action.
The very next day, Jack Black announced the cancellation of Tenacious D’s world tour.
Black expressed his dismay in an Instagram post, stating he was “blindsided” by Gass’s comment.
Jack Black condemns violence.
“I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” Black wrote.
He revealed the decision came after much reflection and consideration.
Fans were left reeling from the sudden cancellation.
He admitted the comment was “highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.”
Gass emphasized that he does not condone violence in any form.
“What happened was a tragedy,” Gass wrote on Instagram, referring to the rally shooting.
He expressed deep regret for his “severe lack of judgment.”
“I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down,” Gass added.
Refunds coming soon.
Tenacious D is set to provide information on refunds to ticket holders soon.
The dramatic turn of events has left fans in shock.
Tenacious D’s future plans now hang in the balance.
For now, Gass and Black remain in damage control mode.