Charley Crockett Goes Deep On Decision To Drop Twin Temple From Shows In New Interview
All summer, the prolific traditionalist country star Charley Crockett has been embroiled in controversy stemming from his decision to drop the opening act from a pair of his shows. The band in question was Twin Temple, a Satanism-themed retro rock duo comprising married couple Alexandra and Zachary James, whose new album Doomed Lovers was produced by Crockett's close collaborator Shooter…
Charley Crockett recently dropped the opening act Twin Temple from his shows, sparking controversy due to their Satanic imagery. Twin Temple is a Satanism-themed retro rock duo, and their new album, Doomed Lovers, was produced by Crockett's collaborator, Shooter Jennings. Crockett initially decided to drop them after production requests raised concerns about their physicality and stage show.
He also mentioned losing respect for Jack White, who offered to let Twin Temple open his Los Angeles show. Crockett explained that the band's stage show included plastic-baby sacrifices, naked people, and goat heads with blood dripping down. He felt that his all-ages audience, including children, would be uncomfortable with such imagery.
Crockett defended his decision by emphasizing his commitment to inclusivity and his belief in freedom of worship. The controversy also fueled a beef between Crockett and Jack White, who Crockett accused of exploiting the situation for publicity and ticket sales.
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