When Chris Robinson sparked backlash for shutting down a "U.S.A." chant at a Black Crowes concert over the weekend, the controversy resurfaced a familiar pattern of outspokenness from the musician. While the rock legend has insisted he's "not interested in politics," Robinson has openly criticized issues ranging from conformity to cultural prejudice and complacency throughout the years.His latest public remarks caused quite the uproar among concertgoers and social media users.On Sunday, during The Black Crowes' show in Tampa, Florida, a screen reportedly displayed the band's mascot dressed as Uncle Sam, prompting members of the crowd to break into "U.S.A." chants, according to TMZ.BLACK CROWES FACE BACKLASH AFTER CHRIS ROBINSON SHUTS DOWN U.S.A.CHANT AND CALLS FANS 'IGNORANT'Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes sparked backlash after stopping a patriotic chant over the weekend. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)Robinson allegedly responded, "Thanks for the geography lesson," before adding, "I don't know what you have to be so proud of right now."The statement drew boos from the crowd and prompted some concertgoers to walk out before the show ended.In videos circulating online, Robinson can be heard saying, "Some of us have real faith.
For those of you f---ing booing us, some of us are not afraid.And we most assuredly are not f---ing ignorant."Months earlier, however, the Black Crowes singer claimed he had no interest in taking a political stance.ANTI-TRUMP ROCK STAR’S VOW TO DITCH POLITICS AT SHOWS DOESN’T SEEM TO LAST VERY LONGRobinson has previously stated he has "no interest in politics." (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)"I’m not interested in politics.
I’m more interested in poetry and art and people and experience," he told Mojo magazine."But a song doesn’t have to be like an overt political statement.
I know what’s right and wrong – and this s--t going on right now is wrong.""Look man, I’m almost 60, all right.I don’t tell anyone what to do, because ...