A Liverpool musician claims he has been ‘cancelled’ after voicing support for Russell Brand.
Ian McNabb was due to begin a solo tour this month but saw all his upcoming dates shelved after social media comments made in defence of the disgraced stand-up.
Brands was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years behind bars at Southwark Crown Court on Monday (November 9) for rape and three counts of sexual assault.
McNabb, 66, responded to the verdict by claiming he had been ‘stitched up for his outspoken views’ and labelled those who reported him as ‘the worst’.
Following widespread backlash to the later deleted post, the former Icicle Works frontman confirmed that promoters have pulled all UK tour dates.
In another since deleted post, McNabb said: “I have been CANCELLED and therefore all of my shows for the future have also.
“This is as a result of a post I made about the plight of British comedian/entertainer Russell Brand…
“I condemned the treatment of Brand, who I feel has been railroaded and treated unfairly.”
He added: “I have committed no crime to my knowledge but understand the upset I have caused.
“Many of you will know I am aligned with a few of the subjects Brand rallied against and agreed with him on *some* things including Big Pharma and the Military Industrial Complex.
“When he turned on the Epstein Class his fate was sealed.
“I fail to understand how many who have done much worse offences continue to roam free without consequence.
“I condemn the treatment of women for sexual pleasure that is not consensual, I condemn the predatory nature of males who do so.
“Sorry to those who have bought tickets and feel let down, I now enter a period of self-reflection and contemplation.
“I hope to see you again in the coming years, as I know I haven’t long to do this, I am grateful for the support from loyal fans.”