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Tenacious D have reconciled after a controversial onstage joke about Donald Trump sparked a hiatus and tour cancellations; Kyle Gass says he and Jack Black hashed it out, apologized for the joke, and the duo plans to return.
Kyle Gass explains that a highly inappropriate joke about Donald Trump made on stage in July 2024 sparked a 'tsunami of shit' that led Tenacious D to cancel dates; he apologizes, details how the backlash affected Jack Black and their plans, and says the duo are hashing things out and will return bigger than Oasis.
Tenacious D guitarist Kyle Gass discusses a controversial Donald Trump joke from 2024, accepting responsibility for the fallout, noting he and Jack Black hashed it out and Black paused the tour; Gass remains hopeful for a future onstage reunion, saying their partnership is like a marriage and that Tenacious D will come back.
Kyle Gass says joking about Donald Trump’s shooting during a 2024 Sydney show was “terrible judgment” and naive about the backlash. The remark helped trigger a backlash that led Tenacious D to cancel tour dates and take an extended break with Jack Black distancing himself from the incident. Gass says he’s shouldered the responsibility, they’ve hashed things out, and the duo plans to return, with Gass Band material and live album promotion in the mix.
Kyle Gass says he’s haunted by a 2024 onstage quip about Donald Trump’s assassination attempt that sparked backlash, led Tenacious D to cancel tour dates, and caused Jack Black to distance himself. In a Rolling Stone Q&A, he admits the remark was naive and too soon, but stresses they remain friends and that the fallout—described as a “tsunami of s--t”—has reshaped the band’s trajectory.
After a 2024 onstage joke about Donald Trump led Tenacious D to cancel a tour and pause their creative plans, Kyle Gass says he and Jack Black have hashed out their differences and will return to making music together.
In a Rolling Stone interview, Kyle Gass describes the July 2024 Sydney show moment when a quip about the Trump assassination attempt sparked a global backlash, led Jack Black to distance himself and Tenacious D to pause touring, and pushed Gass to publicly apologize. He details the fallout, the emotional toll, and how he and Black navigated their relationship and the band's future, while noting his ongoing projects with the Kyle Gass Band and a live album due Jan. 23, and expressing optimism that Tenacious D will return bigger and stronger.
Jack Black has canceled Tenacious D's tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about Donald Trump during a concert in Australia, leading to calls for their deportation. Gass apologized for his inappropriate remark, and Black stated he does not condone hate speech or political violence.
Tenacious D has canceled all upcoming performances and future plans after band member Kyle Gass made an inappropriate remark about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a concert in Australia. Jack Black announced the decision, expressing his disapproval of the comment and gratitude for fans' support. Gass has also apologized for his statement. The cancellation affects their Rock the Vote tour, which included a sold-out show in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Jack Black canceled Tenacious D's world tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made an inappropriate joke about the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a Sydney show. Black condemned the joke and stated that all future creative plans are on hold. Gass apologized for his remarks, acknowledging their inappropriateness and the harm caused. The incident has sparked significant backlash and calls for the band to be deported from Australia.
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass has been dropped by his talent agent, Michael Greene, following a controversial joke about an assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a performance in Sydney. The incident led to the cancellation of the band's remaining tour dates and a pause on future creative plans. Jack Black expressed his disapproval of the comment, and Gass issued a public apology for his inappropriate and dangerous remark.
Jack Black has canceled the remainder of Tenacious D's tour and paused all future plans after bandmate Kyle Gass made an inappropriate joke about an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a concert in Australia. Gass has since apologized, and his talent agency has dropped him.
Tenacious D has canceled its tour after Kyle Gass made a controversial joke about an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a concert in Sydney. The comment led to Gass being dropped by his management team and prompted Jack Black to put all future band activities on hold. Both Gass and Black issued apologies, condemning violence and acknowledging the inappropriateness of the remark.
Jack Black has put Tenacious D on hold after bandmate Kyle Gass made an onstage comment in Sydney that appeared to support the assassination of Donald Trump. Black issued a statement condemning hate speech and political violence, leading to the cancellation of the band's remaining tour dates in Australia and New Zealand. An Australian senator has called for the band to be deported.
Jack Black's band Tenacious D has canceled its tour after backlash over bandmate Kyle Gass's joke about an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The comment, made during a concert in Sydney, led to calls for the band to be deported from Australia. Jack Black expressed regret and stated he does not condone hate speech or political violence.