Famous comedian and musician cancels rest of tour after bandmate comments on Trump assassination

SYDNEY, Australia – Comedy-rock duo Tenacious D, consisting of actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass, have canceled the remainder of their tour following Gass’ comments on the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

When Gass appeared on stage in Sydney on Sunday, he was presented with a birthday cake and asked to make a wish.

“Don’t miss Trump next time,” Gass replied.

The day before, Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Black said he was completely blindsided by what was said at the show.

“…I would never condone hate speech or promote 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 fans for their support and understanding.”

Gass also apologized on Instagram.

“The sentence I improvised in Sydney on Sunday night was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake,” he said. “I do not condone violence in any form, in any way, against anyone. What happened was a tragedy and I am incredibly sorry for my serious lapse in judgement.”

The group’s “Spicy Meatball Tour” was scheduled to continue in Newcastle on Tuesday evening, with further dates in the US to follow in the fall.

Her travel company Frontier Touring announced the cancellation on Instagram.

“Frontier Touring regrets to announce that tonight’s Tenacious D concert at Newcastle Entertainment Centre has been postponed. Ticket holders are asked to hold on to their tickets until further information is available,” the company said.