Chris Robinson continued to face a backlash from fans this week after he defended his anti-U.S.A.rant.
"I think the whole thing was, of course, blown out of context so people can get clicks and people can stir up the animosity and philosophies or how you feel about life," the Black Crowes frontman told Ultimate Classic Rock last week.He added, "But be most assured, you know, whatever.It doesn't matter.
In a week, something else will come up that [will stir up] the hornets' nest.At a Florida concert on May 31, video appeared to show fans boo Robinson after he told attendees chanting "U.S.A.!" at the concert: "Thanks for the geography lesson … Don't know what the f--- you’re so proud about right now, by the way."MARTINA MCBRIDE CALLED A 'COWARD' AFTER DROPPING OUT OF AMERICA 250 CELEBRATIONChris Robinson continues to face backlash over comments he made at a Tampa concert late last month.(Jason Kempin/Getty Images)He continued, "Boo all you want to mother---ers! Boo away! Some of us have real faith.
And for those of your f---ing booing us, some of us are not afraid.And we are most assuredly are not f---ing ignorant, so thank you!"One person wrote on X on Thursday, "Speaking as a fan of The Black Crowes, I'm fine with him speaking his mind, whether I agree with him or not, it's that he decided to do it during his show."Another said: "I hope people only show up to start chanting ‘USA’ the whole show, trying to drown out their crappy music."CARRIE UNDERWOOD 'AMERICAN IDOL' BOOS SPARK FIRESTORM, FANS CLASH OVER MAGA AND 'RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY' CLAIMSA third added, "Thanks for letting us know where you stand, we won't be booing at your show because we won't be at your show.""I will never listen to the black crows again nor will I ever see them at a concert ever again and I was a fan!" someone else promised, and another said: "Patriotism is NOT partisan."LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe singer said the incident was blown ou...