A meme about Ozzy Osbourne’s death caused a fan rage and internal Zoff at the comedy rock band.
The US comedy rock band Green Jellÿ (“Three Little Pigs”) separated from bassist Michael “Fr33to F33T” Snyder. The reason is a tasteless meme about the late Ozzy Osbourne. In a picture that showed up on the official’s official Facebook account shortly after Osbourne’s death on July 22, the “Prince of Darkness” could be seen with a sign: “One Day Sober”. In German: a day sober. Frontmann Bill Manspeaker reacted quickly, he deleted the post, accused Snyder publicly, to have posted him without consultation, and fired it. The musician “lost the mind” and then started a dirt campaign against him on Facebook, said Manspeaker.
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The singer took out in a statement that has now been deleted. Snyder had hardly played any shows in ten years, “didn’t put” his bass and only took part in selfies. “Everything was okay until I deleted his tasteless meme to Ozzy’s death,” said Manspeaker.
What now follows: mutual allegations, online agitation and a social media small war.
Snyder countered on Facebook that he flown out because he dared to criticize Manspeakers. He commented on the Meme criticism with reference to the band’s long-standing punk humor. Anyone who felt seriously injured, but he would like to apologize.
Snyder commented on Facebook:
According to “LoudWire”, internal text messages are now circulating in which Manspeakers initially take a stand on the meme and even wants to persuade Snyder to stay. Fans are split in the comment columns: While some support discharge, others criticize the tone and crisis management.
Band member was on stage with Osbourne
While a large part of the music scene said goodbye to Ozzy tributes, Green Jellÿ delivered a PR-Gau. Shortly before the start of your US tour with bands such as 96 Bitter Being or The Bunny The Bear on September 10th. Explosive: Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle) was once a member of the band and only was on stage with Ozzy at the beginning of July at his farewell show in Birmingham.