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Jack White Cuts Concert Short, Twitter Tantrums Ensue
Jack White played a show last night at Radio City Music Hall. It was heavily hyped. Understandably, people were very excited to see the ex-White Stripe frontman do his thing. The feeling, apparently, was not mutual as White stopped playing after just 45 minutes. While it's not entirely clear what set White off, he was at one point upset with a lack of crowd participation, or something.While it's perhaps a bit ridiculous for a 37-year old rock star to expect rollicking fan interaction in an all-seated venue, maybe he had a point. I'm sure it would be frustrating to play in front of a bunch of seated, non-enthused fans, although it's not clear that was the case throughout the show. There were also rumors he was upset about jacked-up prices due to scalpers. Regardless, White had enough of whatever was bothering him after 45 minutes, and walked off stage.Jessica Misener @jessmisener
"Jesus Christ, is this an NPR convention?" - Jack White at Radio City
29 Sep 12
Fans stuck around for twenty minutes or so, cheering and expecting an encore, before the curtain came down and ushers began telling people to leave. As you might expect, people reacted very reasonably.Helene Marie Taylor @HeleneTaylor
Hey Jack White, we followed u all over the country. U visit r home town NYC & give us this? Suck it up & play 2 yr audience u pussy.
30 Sep 12
Ryan Schimmenti @RyanSchimmenti
Jack White is a shit bag. Played for an hour and left because he's a prick. #dicklicker
29 Sep 12
Rosie Gray @RosieGray
People now chanting "fuck you Jack!" at the Jack White show because he played for 40 mins and didn't do any encores.
29 Sep 12
According to reports, there were also chants of "This is Bullshit!" as audience members left the venue. The New York Observer reports angry fans were seen returning merchandise they'd purchased at the show.ctina @ctinaartista
wow jack white, i didnt know that level of diva existed. 1 hour show? #jackwhitesux #jackwhite
29 Sep 12
Sounds fun, but at least he didn't puke on stage. White is playing Radio City Music Hall again tonight, if anyone wants to go. On the plus side, you'll probably be home in time for the Homeland premiere.
Jack White Cuts Concert Short, Twitter Tantrums Ensue
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