Jack Black breaks up Tenacious D

After bandmate's Trump comment

Jul 16, 2024

Jack Black breaks up Tenacious D after Kyle Gass’s comment on the Trump assassination attempt… Tenacious D has been a comedy band for about 30 years, but all that is on the line now after the group’s show in Sydney, Australia, Sunday — which also happened to be Kyle Gass’s 64th birthday. Jack Black surprised Gass with a cake and asked him to make a wish, off the cuff Gass responded, “Don’t miss Trump next time.” This line was fully improvised by Gass and Black had no prior knowledge he’d say it. In response, Jack Black took to Instagram and said, “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. 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.” “All creative plans on hold” certainly sounds like the end of the band to me — at least for now. Hours later Gass himself apologized, saying, “The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake. I don’t condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone. What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgement. I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused.” 🎸
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