Posted on 06/02/2026 5:16:48 PM PDT by Red Badger
Over the weekend, as part of the Black Crowes' "Southern Hospitality Tour" along with Whiskey Myers, Crowes lead singer Chris Robinson tried to shut down the patriotic Tampa crowd and instead watched a steady stream of concertgoers leave mid-set rather than listen to his woke nonsense.
During the show, according to TMZ, a screen showed the band’s crow mascot as Uncle Sam, which sparked “USA” chants from the crowd.
Robinson seemed miffed by the patriotic outburst and snidely lectured the crowd, saying, “Thanks for the geography lesson.”
As the chants continued, he added, “I don’t know what you have to be so proud of right now.”
Watch here.
Robinson was met with a torrent of boos, and a noticeable wave of fans began streaming toward the exits.
Watch here.
VIDEO AT LINK..............
He doubled down and lectured people who spent their hard-earned money to enjoy music, not a woke lecture from a millionaire celebrity, and told them, "Some of us are not afraid. And we most assuredly are not f***ing ignorant.”
One man, who claimed to be at the show, shared his experience on Facebook saying, "The Black Crowes were excellent right up until the crowd chanted USA USA after seeing a Black Crowe character wearing an Uncle Sam Red White & Blue Top Hat on the Jumbotron. Chris Robinson replied……Thanks for the geography lesson….I don’t know what your so proud of right now……”
"The crowd Booed and Booed…..he called us ignorant MF’s and stated 'Boo all you want you ignorant MF’s……Some of us have class……and we’re not afraid.'"
Why were The Mighty Clouds of Joy black?....................
Is he angry because Tampa Florida canceled Pride Month celebrations this year?
At least now we know what they think of their fans.....................
His own brother doesn’t even like him. LOL!
Standby for the ‘bruce’ like explaining to try and repair the severe foot and mouth disease Robinson and his publicist will make in a day of two.
Tho calling your fans (Fan Base) ‘ignorant’ live on stage... it’s going to be a hard walk back.
I hope he chokes on it.
LOL!
His brother and him are notorious for fighting each other sometimes during the show. Has been for decades now.
Jealous Again and She Talks to Angels are great songs.
They’re okay.
Not great.
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Yeah, not great but good imho. If I heard them on the radio I wouldn’t change the channel to the next song. The lead singer Steve Gorman took over the morning show on KQRS, our local classic rock show, and started supporting all the protesters in Minneapolis.
Didnt ZZ Top kick them off the Tour years ago for spitting on the crowd during their opener performance?
I have No idea...........
From Copilot:
Yes — The Black Crowes were kicked off the ZZ Top tour, but NOT for spitting on crowds.
The real reason was Chris Robinson’s on‑stage comments criticizing corporate sponsorship, especially Miller Beer, which was sponsoring ZZ Top’s 1991 tour.
According to multiple contemporary sources, including Ultimate Classic Rock and Rolling Stone:
• The Black Crowes were fired only a few dates into the 1991 ZZ Top tour
They were dismissed on March 25, 1991, during a scheduled three‑night stand in Atlanta.
• The issue was Chris Robinson’s anti‑corporate comments on stage
He repeatedly told audiences that their set was “live rock ’n’ roll… commercial‑free,” which Miller Brewing (the tour sponsor) saw as a direct insult.
• ZZ Top’s management (Bill Ham) removed them after pressure from the sponsor
Miller threatened to pull sponsorship money unless the Crowes were dropped.
Thanks! These guys have been a-holes for a long time............
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