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What Happened at Tenacious D Concert? Is Tenacious D tour Cancelled? What was Said at the Tenacious D Concert?

At the Tenacious D concert, Kyle Gass made a joke about Donald Trump's recent shooting incident. Jack Black decided to pause their activities in response to the controversy.

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Updated Jul 17, 2024

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What Happened at Tenacious D Concert? Is Tenacious D tour Cancelled? What was Said at the Tenacious D Concert?

What Happened at Tenacious D Concert?

At the Tenacious D concert, there was a lot of controversy. One of the band members, Kyle Gass, made a comment that upset many people. He joked about the recent shooting incident involving former President Donald Trump. This caused a big reaction, with some people calling for the band to be deported from Australia.

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In response to the backlash, the band decided to cancel their remaining tour dates in Australia and put their future plans on hold. Jack Black, the other member of Tenacious D, said he was surprised and didn't support what Kyle Gass said. The situation became widely discussed both online and in the media.

Is the Tenacious D tour Cancelled?

Yes, the Tenacious D tour is canceled. The band had to stop their tour in Australia because of a joke made during a concert about Donald Trump getting hurt. This upset many people, including fans who were looking forward to seeing them perform. One of the fans named, Ben Parsons, and his family traveled a long way to see the concert but found out it was canceled through social media.

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They and others were disappointed because they liked Jack Black and his music for a long time. The joke caused a lot of controversy and criticism from Australian politicians and others around the world. Jack Black, the lead singer of Tenacious D, decided to stop all their future plans for music and shows because of this. Ticket holders will get their money back automatically.

This incident has caused a lot of discussion about what kind of jokes are okay to make in public, especially when they involve serious topics like violence.

What was Said at the Tenacious D Concert?

The latest show on Tenacious D's Australian tour has been postponed after Senator Ralph Babet called for the duo's deportation due to a controversial joke regarding an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Tenacious D had planned a concert tour in 2024, but unfortunately, they had to cancel the remaining shows in Australia and New Zealand, including their performance at Auckland's Spark Arena on July 26, 2024.

The concert was supposed to be open to all ages, meaning anyone could attend with a ticket. The show was scheduled to start with Crusade at 8:00 PM and Tenacious D at 9:00 PM, following doors opening at 7:00 PM. Now, ticket holders who bought their tickets from authorized sellers will get their money back in full.

Frontier Touring, the organizing company, will reach out to ticket holders with more details about how they will receive their refunds.

Tenacious D

Tenacious D is a funny rock band from Los Angeles, USA, formed in 1994 by actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass. They are known for mixing comedy with rock music styles like acoustic rock, hard rock, and heavy metal. The band's name comes from a phrase used in basketball. Before their first album in 2001, they had a TV series on HBO.

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They became friends with Dave Grohl from Nirvana and Foo Fighters, which helped their popularity. Their song "Tribute" became famous in places like the UK and Australia. They released more albums and a movie called "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny."

Despite mixed reviews, they had successful tours. In 2014, they won a Grammy for a cover song. Recently, they released an animated web series and an album called "Post-Apocalypto."

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Tenacious D Band Members

Member Name Instrument
Jack Black Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Kyle Gass Lead guitar, vocals
John Konesky Guitars, backing vocals
John Spiker Bass, keyboards, vocals
Scott Seiver Drums, percussion


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