Jack Black’s Tenacious D bandmember breaks cover for the first time since the actor released bombshell announcement about their future
Jack Black’s Tenacious D partner Kyle Gass has been spotted in public for the first time since the School of Rock star announced the band was going on indefinite hiatus.
The duo were forced to cancel their Spicy Meat Ball Tour in Australia and New Zealand after Gass came under fire for a distasteful joke about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Black announced the duo are “coming back” while attending a fan event for his latest film Borderlands on Tuesday.
A day later, Gass was photographed in his signature casual look while walking the streets of Los Angeles.
Jack Black’s Tenacious D partner Kyle Gass was seen in public for the first time in Los Angeles since the artist announced the band would be taking an indefinite hiatus
Gass was photographed walking the streets of the City of Angels
The single father was seen wearing a white sleeveless T-shirt, dark blue shorts, sunglasses and a summer hat on his head, as he walked through it with ease.
Yesterday, Black revealed the couple’s future plans, telling Entertainment tonight: ‘I love Tenacious D… We had to take a break, but I love the D.
“Everybody takes a break sometimes. We’ll be back,” he added.
Tenacious D was on stage in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, July 14, when Black grabbed a birthday cake for bandmate Kyle Gass and asked him to make a wish.
Gass responded, “Don’t miss Trump next time.”
The audience reacted mostly with cheers and laughter, apart from a few disappointed reactions.
The single father was seen wearing a white sleeveless T-shirt, dark blue shorts, sunglasses and a summer hat as he walked briskly through the city.
Jack Black (pictured) announced the band was taking an indefinite hiatus after their Australia and New Zealand tour was cancelled last month
The 54-year-old School of Rock star was forced to cancel his Spicy Meat Ball Tour after his bandmate Kyle Gass made an obnoxious joke about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump
However, Gass received a lot of criticism for this comment.
He later posted a statement on social media, writing: “The line I improvised on stage in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.
‘I do not condone any form of violence, against anyone.
“What happened was a tragedy, and I am deeply sorry for my severe lack of judgment. I sincerely apologize to those I have disappointed and am truly sorry for any pain I have caused.”
Black and Gass canceled their band’s six remaining tours of Australia and New Zealand and later announced that their future creative plans were on hold.
“I love Tenacious D… We had to take a break, but I love the D,” he told Entertainment Tonight. “Everybody takes a break. We’ll be back,” he added.
Gass’ comments caused a rift online, with Kyle Sandilands even banning Tenacious D from his radio show for life following the remark.
Speaking on The Kyle & Jackie O show, radio host Sandilands said: “So, this guy wishes death on Trump. A message to our talent bookers: I will not be doing any future Tenacious D interviews.
“Anyone who wishes someone dead who was almost murdered, all jokes aside, it’s too much for me. Anyone who wishes someone else dead is just a piece of shit.”