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Satanic Duo's Tour Drama: Jack White Offers Gig, Crockett Dumps
11 Jul
Summary
- Charley Crockett removed Twin Temple from tour dates due to Satanic imagery.
- Jack White offered Twin Temple a high-profile opening slot for his show.
- The band Twin Temple expressed disappointment over the cancellation and supported artistic freedom.
A significant rift has emerged within the devil-rock scene, particularly concerning the duo Twin Temple. Charley Crockett, a country artist, publicly defended his decision to remove the band from his tour, citing their Satanic imagery. This move contrasts sharply with an offer from Jack White, who invited Twin Temple to open for him at a September 29th show in Los Angeles.
Twin Temple enthusiastically accepted White's invitation, expressing lifelong fandom and gratitude. Meanwhile, Crockett stood firm on his decision, stating he would not conform and was unapologetic. He alluded to spiritual power and the pressures of fame in his lengthy statement, distinguishing his path from what he perceived as "shameless exhibitionists."
The situation has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting Crockett's stance and others questioning the initial booking. Twin Temple, a husband-and-wife duo, shared their disappointment over the cancellation, emphasizing their commitment to artistic freedom. While Crockett believed the band's overt Satanic themes, including pentagrams, were better suited for acts like Danzig, White's public support highlights a broader debate about artistic expression.
