Bryan Adams apologizes after profanity-laced rant on China, coronavirus
Posted May 12, 2020 7:47 am.
Last Updated May 12, 2020 12:31 pm.
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Canadian musician Bryan Adams has now apologized after facing criticism for what many are calling a racist post on social media.
Adams was supposed to be starting a series of shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
A post on his Instagram account from Monday states: “Tonight was supposed to be the beginning of a tenancy of gigs at the @royalalberthall, but thanks to some f—ing bat eating, wet market animal selling, virus making greedy bastards, the whole world is now on hold.”
A video of himself singing Cuts Like a Knife is posted alongside the caption.
A post on Bryan Adams’ Instagram account on May 11, 2020.
The tirade was also posted on Twitter with a link to the Instagram post, but the tweet has since been deleted. The Instagram post was still up as of Tuesday morning.
“He might have to re-release ‘Please Forgive Me’ after this rant #BryanAdams,” one person wrote on Twitter.
“It’s a good thing you have zero relevance in today’s world. What songs from the 80’s were you going to sing? Or were you going to play songs off your new album that no one listens to?,” another person wrote.
Adams followed up the controversial Instagram post with another video on Tuesday of him singing Into The Fire, along with an apology.
“Apologies to any and all that took offence to my posting yesterday,” the caption states. “No excuse, I just wanted to have a rant about the horrible animal cruelty in these wet-markets being the possible source of the virus, and promote veganism. I have love for all people and my thoughts are with everyone dealing with this pandemic around the world.”
A post on Bryan Adams’ Instagram account on May 12, 2020.
The musician was one of the many Canadians to perform in the COVID-19 charity concert “Stronger Together: Tous Ensemble” on April 25.
