Charley Crockett Is Still Mad About Twin Temple, Says He ‘Lost Respect’ for Jack White
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- Charley Crockett posted a lengthy Instagram statement on Aug. 18 reasserting that he dropped Twin Temple about a month before their planned shows, claiming logistical concerns about their stage production—not 'satanic imagery'—were the real reason, and saying the duo was paid in full.
- Crockett also admitted the group's actual stage behavior contributed to his decision, saying he noticed things they were doing on stage and felt the 'vibe just wasn't right for an all ages audience.'
- Crockett said he 'lost a lot of respect' for Jack White, accusing him of using the situation to sell tickets and questioning why White avoided political issues during his White Stripes days '20 something years ago.'
- Twin Temple leveraged the original August press cycle into an opening slot for Jack White and a performance on The Daily Show.
- Crockett accused unnamed artists who had 'showered me with praise' of using the situation to 'kick me in the dick,' and criticized the media—save for one outlet—for caring nothing for the truth.
- Crockett originally issued a lighthearted statement ('I thought they were like Black Sabbath, but they ain't. Not today, Satan') but his follow-up took a markedly more combative tone, closing with 'I've been speaking from my heart against the wishes of the machine my whole life.'
Why it matters: The dispute reframes a seemingly minor touring controversy as a flashpoint in America's left-right culture-war media cycle, with Crockett now publicly feuding with a rock legend he previously admired. Meanwhile, Twin Temple turned a dropped opening slot into a Jack White tour slot and a Daily Show appearance—arguably a net win despite Crockett's renewed attacks.
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