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Kid Rock is known for his outspoken nature and he certainly didn?t hold back recently.
The renowned singer of ?All Summer Long? joined forces with David Bryan, a founding member of Bon Jovi, on stage to celebrate Bryan’s 63rd birthday on February 8 at JBJ’s Nashville, a popular bar established by the iconic Jon Bon Jovi. While the duo was performing a rendition of Creedence Clearwater Revival?s classic ?Proud Mary? alongside a full band, Kid Rock expressed his disappointment over the audience’s perceived lack of enthusiasm.
?If you ain’t gonna clap, we ain’t gonna sing,? he instructed the crowd, as seen in a TikTok video shared on February 9. ?That’s how it’s gonna work.? This statement was not just a casual comment, but rather a call to action for the audience to engage more actively.
After trying to set a lively tempo for the crowd to follow, the 54-year-old musician appeared increasingly dissatisfied with the audience’s participation, leading to an unexpected exit from the stage before the conclusion of the song.
?You know what? F–k y?all,? he proclaimed while storming off. ?You ain?t gonna clap, I?m going.? His abrupt departure left many in the audience stunned and raised questions about the expectations of live performances.
Meanwhile, Bryan later shared a clip from the night on his Instagram, but notably, he did not address Kid Rock’s dramatic exit. Instead, he simply expressed gratitude with the caption, ?THANK YOU FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES!? showcasing a more positive spin on the evening.
