Jack Black Says Tenacious D Will 'Be Back' After Canceling Tour over Bandmate Kyle Gass' Trump Shooting Joke

Mar. 15, 2025

Jack Black in Hollywood in Aug. 6, 2024.Photo:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Jack Blackis feeling hopeful about the future ofTenacious Damid their hiatus.

Last month, the actor/musician, 54, announced his decision tocancel his comedy-rock band’s tourfollowing a crass joke that bandmateKyle Gassmade about theshootingthat took place at former PresidentDonald Trump’s rally in Butler, Penn., on July 13.

However, on Tuesday, Aug. 6, Black shared an updatewithEntertainment Tonight, noting that he’s not counting the band out completely.

“I love Tenacious D… We had to take a break, but I love the D,” he said at theBorderlandspremiere in Los Angeles. “Everybody takes a break sometimes. We’ll be back.”

Speaking toVarietyon the red carpet as well, Black confirmed that he and Gass, 64 — who made up the musical duo — are still “friends” following the latter’s Trump comment. “That hasn’t changed,” he added. “These things take time sometimes… And we’ll be back when it feels right.”

Kyle Gass (L) and Jack Black of Tenacious D perform at PNC Music Pavilion in September 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.Jeff Hahne/Getty

Jeff Hahne/Getty

In his Instagram post, Black wrote, “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.”

He added, “I am grateful to fans for their support and understanding.”

In a now-deleted Instagram post, Gass apologized for his joke, 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,” he continued. “What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredible [sic] sorry for my severe lack of judgment. I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused.”

Prior to the incident, Black and Gass planned a short fall tour benefitting Rock the Vote, marking their second time teaming up with the nonpartisan nonprofit, perRolling Stone. The longtime duo — who have been friends for nearly 40 years and formed their band in 1994 — had five shows scheduled in October in states like Ohio, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania leading up to the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5.

source: people.com