Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass reportedly dropped by agent following Trump feedback

It has been reported that Tenacious D‘s Kyle Gass has been dropped by his expertise company following a comment he made about Donald Trump over the weekend.

Each TMZ and The Hollywood Reporter have claimed independently that Michael Greene of Greene & Associates Expertise Company is not representing the guitarist. The choice seems to be a results of Gass’ feedback on stage at a current present.

On Sunday (July 14), a day after the assassination try on Trump, Tenacious D have been taking part in a present in Sydney, Australia. Because it was additionally Gass’ sixty fourth birthday, his bandmate Jack Black sang him ‘Completely happy Birthday’ on stage earlier than asking him to make a want. Gass stated, “Don’t miss Trump subsequent time.”

Gass’ remark sparked loads of controversy, with an Australian politician even calling for the duo to be deported from the nation.

As we speak, the band cancelled the rest of the tour and went on hiatus following a press release from Black. He stated he was “blindsided” by Gass’ remark, and added: “I might by no means condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any kind.

“After a lot reflection, I not really feel it’s applicable to proceed the Tenacious D tour, and all future inventive plans are on maintain. I’m grateful to the followers for his or her help and understanding.”

For his half, Gass stated: “The road I improvised onstage Sunday night time in Sydney was extremely inappropriate, harmful and a horrible mistake.

“I don’t condone violence of any variety, in any kind, towards anybody. What occurred was a tragedy, and I’m extremely sorry for my extreme lack of judgement. I profoundly apologise to these I’ve let down and really remorse any ache I’ve brought on.”

Tenacious D have been on account of play one other six exhibits on their tour of Australia and New Zealand, earlier than a sequence of dates in North America in October.

Gass’ remark referred to the failed assassination try on Trump at a rally the previous President – who’s operating once more this 12 months – held in Pennsylvania on Saturday (July 13).

The shooter, recognized as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot useless on the scene by a Secret Service sniper.