Jack White and Charley Crockett, both musicians, have found themselves in an increasingly strange feud—and it all started with one controversial opening act.
The country singer Crockett removed the band Twin Temple from two dates on his Age of the Ram tour in July, with the duo saying they were dropped because of their 'Satanic imagery'. Rock singer White then stepped in and invited the self-described 'Satanic doo-wop' band to open his Los Angeles show.
What followed was a series of increasingly pointed social media posts. Crockett eventually turned his criticism towards White, saying he had 'lost a lot of respect' for the rock star. White has now responded but instead of addressing the accusations head-on, he chose a very unexpected way to fire back.
Crockett Drops Twin Temple From His Tour
The controversy began in July when Twin Temple announced they had been removed from two Age of the Ram tour dates in Oregon and California.
The band said they had been informed that Crockett had decided to remove them because of their 'Satanic imagery'. Twin Temple, known for combining vintage doo-wop with Satanic themes, expressed disappointment but said they remained grateful to their supporters.
Crockett later addressed the decision, telling Rolling Stone that he had initially thought Twin Temple were more comparable to Black Sabbath. He added: 'Not today, Satan.'
The decision quickly attracted attention, putting Crockett and Twin Temple at the centre of a debate over artistic expression and religious imagery.
White Invites Duo To Open in LA
White soon entered the picture.
After seeing the fallout, the former White Stripes frontman invited Twin Temple to open his concert in Los Angeles on 29 September. His invitation was accompanied by the cheeky message: 'Get in front of me Satan!'
Twin Temple accepted, turning an awkward cancellation into a major new opportunity. The invitation also helped bring the duo considerably more attention, with the controversy eventually contributing to their late-night television debut on The Daily Show.
Crockett Takes Aim at White: 'I Lost a Lot of Respect'
On 18 August, Crockett returned to the controversy with a lengthy Instagram post, which was later deleted.
The singer accused Twin Temple of making up the explanation for their removal and criticised musicians who, in his view, had turned against him following the dispute. He then singled out White, claiming the guitarist had used the controversy to sell tickets and saying he had 'lost a lot of respect' for him.
Crockett also questioned White's political history, asking why he had not been as outspoken during his White Stripes years. 'They purposely avoided political issues. Maybe he was worried about losing audience,' the country singer said.
White Fires Back With Vintage Rap Diss
White responded on Instagram, but not with a conventional statement.
Instead, he shared the lyrics to Shawn Brown's 1984 novelty rap 'Rappin' Duke', a parody built around John Wayne's cowboy persona. White introduced it as his 'official response' to what he called 'Cowboy Charley's accusations'.
The bizarre choice was unmistakably playful and mocking, with the song's exaggerated Western bravado serving as White's answer to Crockett.
For now, Twin Temple remain scheduled to open White's Los Angeles show in September. Meanwhile, Crockett continues his own touring cycle behind Age of the Ram.
What started as a dispute over one band's place on a country tour has now become a very public clash between two musicians. And with both artists continuing to respond, this unlikely feud doesn't look ready to disappear just yet.
