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Geordie Greep cancels US shows after misconduct claim
Geordie Greep cancels five US concerts after sexual misconduct allegation.
In brief
Geordie Greep cancels five US concerts after sexual misconduct allegation. Geordie Greep canceled five US tour dates following a sexual misconduct allegation he denied on stage in Vancouver. Originally reported by NME.
Geordie Greep cancels US shows
Geordie Greep canceled five US tour dates following a sexual misconduct allegation he denied on stage in Vancouver.
Tour dates affected
The shows were in Boise (October 9), Salt Lake City (October 10), Boulder (October 12), Denver (October 13), and Omaha (October 14).
Vancouver incident
An attendee distributed flyers reading 'Geordie Greep A Rapist' and 'You know what you did this morning Oct 8th' before his show.
Greep's response
Greep denied the allegation, saying he made a move at a house party and it was a misunderstanding, and he would never rape a woman.
“Essentially, what happened last night, [was that] me and some of the band went out to some bars, we went out, we met people, and it ended up in a situation really late at a house party”
Consequence
All five US dates canceled; one Des Moines show remains on sale for October 15, with European dates starting November 1.
The takeaway
Geordie Greep canceled five US tour dates following a sexual misconduct allegation he denied on stage in Vancouver.
