SYDNEY, Australia – Comedy rock duo Tenacious D, which features actor Jack Black and Kyle Gass, has canceled the rest of its tour after Gass’ remarks about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
While on stage in Sydney on Sunday, Gass was presented with a birthday cake and was told to make a wish.
“Don’t miss Trump next time,” Gass responded.
The day before, Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
In an instagram post Tuesday, Black said he was blindsided by what was said at the show.
“... I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” Black said in a statement on Instagram. “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.”
Gass also apologized on Instagram.
“The line I improvised Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake,” he said. “I don’t condone violence in any kind, in any form, against anyone. What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgment.”
The group’s “Spicy Meatball Tour” was supposed to continue Tuesday night in Newcastle, with more U.S. date this fall.
Their touring company, Frontier Touring, announced the cancellation on Instagram.
“Frontier Touring regret to advise that Tenacious D’s concert tonight at Newcastle Entertainment Centre has been postponed. Ticket holders are asked to hold onto their tickets until further information is available,” the company said.