The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson Addresses Onstage Comments

The Black Crowes‘ Chris Robinson has spoken out following controversy sparked by comments he made during the band’s May 31 performance at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre as part of their Southern Hospitality tour.

The incident occurred when, following the band’s performance of “Soul Singing,” a portion of the crowd broke into chants of “U-S-A!” — reportedly prompted by the appearance of the band’s Black Crowes mascot dressed in Uncle Sam garb on the screen behind them.

Robinson responded from the stage: “Thanks for the geography lesson. I don’t know what you’re so…