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Kid Rock threatens to cancel shows on upcoming tour if venues require masks, proof of vaccination

Ruoff Music Center show scheduled for Aug. 12
Kid Rock Nashville
Posted at 10:48 AM, Jan 28, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-28 18:23:05-05

Kid Rock has threatened to cancel shows on his upcoming tour if venues require concertgoers to wear masks or show proof of vaccination to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

In a Facebook Live video on Thursday, recorded ahead of tickets going on sale for his upcoming "Bad Reputation Tour," the musician said he wouldn't perform with COVID-19 restrictions in place because his fans have told them they won't attend his show.

"You're going to be getting your money back because I won't be showing up, either," the musician said in the video.

The artist, along with Foreigner, arescheduled to perform at Ruoff Music Center on Aug. 12. WRTV reached out to Live Nation for an update on its COVID-19 policies and is waiting to hear back.

The 26-show tour is slated to begin in Evansville, Indiana, on April 6. The tour will conclude in September.

Kid Rock also claimed in the video that he didn't book a show in Buffalo, N.Y. and Toronto because of COVID-19 restrictions.