Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson was booed after mocking fans for a “USA” chant at a Florida show — then doubled down, asking what they had to be “so proud of” in America before the crowd turned on him.
The trouble began during the band’s Sunday night show in Tampa, on their “Southern Hospitality Tour,” when an image of the group’s black crow mascot dressed as Uncle Sam appeared on a screen behind the stage, prompting audience members to start the pro-America chant, TMZ reported.
A source told the outlet that the band was moments away from playing their hit song “She Talks to Angels” when Robinson, 59, pushed back at the crowd.
“Thanks for the geography lesson,” the singer reportedly said, becoming more annoyed as the “USA” cheers continued.
“I don’t know what you have to be so proud of right now,” he snapped, according to the outlet.
The comment was enough to set off a round of boos from the crowd — with some so upset they started leaving the venue.
In a clip obtained by TMZ, Robinson is heard clapping back at those booing him.
“Some of us have real faith,” the 59-year-old singer is heard saying to a noticeably dwindling crowd.
“For those of you f–king booing us, some of us are not afraid. And we most assuredly are not f–king ignorant.”
The online backlash to the rocker’s remarks was swift.
“US Veteran here. Bought tickets for my wife’s birthday in Tampa. Chris Robinson mocked the USA chanters… We walked out disappointed. Hoping for a partial refund,” one fan shared on X.
“So I’m at the black crowes concert in Tampa tonight… Chris Robinson basically just told Patriots to kiss his ass! Not kidding. This was my 12th Crowes concert since 87, I just dropped them like a hot iron. F–k you Chris!” another fan seethed.
“Never had any issue with the Black Crowes, but good lord, Chris Robinson handled this in the worst way possible. It’s one thing if the fans are combative or disrupting your set, it’s another when fans are innocuously chanting USA,” wrote another.
The Atlanta-born singer, who started the band with his brother, guitarist Rich Robinson, in 1984, found major success in the early 1990s, especially with their first two albums: “Shake Your Money Maker” (1990) and “The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion” (1992).
The band split in 2015, reunited in 2019, and are currently on tour in support of their 10th studio album, “A Pound of Feathers.”
In a March interview with Mojo to promote the album, Robinson described himself as “not interested in politics.”
“I’m not interested in politics. I’m more interested in poetry and art and people and experience,” the lead singer told the outlet.
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