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Black Crowes Singer Chris Robinson Responds to 'U-S-A' Chants During Tampa Concert
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2026-06-01 22:45   Music   12

Black Crowes Singer Chris Robinson Responds to 'U-S-A' Chants During Tampa Concert

Chris Robinson, the lead singer of The Black Crowes, became involved in a tense exchange with concertgoers during a performance in Tampa, Florida.According to reports, the incident occurred as the band prepared to play its well-known song 'She Talks to Angels.

' A video displayed on stage featured a Black Crowes character dressed as Uncle Sam, prompting some audience members to begin chanting 'U-S-A.' Robinson responded sarcastically by thanking the crowd for the 'geography lesson.' When the chanting continued, he added that he did not understand what people had to be so proud of at the moment.His remarks drew boos from portions of the audience, and some attendees reportedly began leaving the venue.Robinson then addressed the criticism directly, telling those booing the band that some people were not afraid and were 'not ignorant.' The exchange was captured on video and later circulated online through TMZ.

The incident generated discussion because it combined patriotic chants from audience members with political and cultural reactions from the performer.While some viewers supported Robinson's comments as an expression of personal opinion, others criticized his response to the crowd.

The episode highlights how political and social tensions can sometimes spill into live entertainment events, creating confrontations between performers and audiences.No physical altercations or safety issues were reported, and the controversy remained limited to verbal exchanges during the concert.

Full reading at Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism

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