 While on tour in Sydney on Sunday, Black presented a cake to Gas on stage to celebrate the latter's 64th birthday. When Black then asked Gas to make a wish, he responded with a tasteless comment regarding the shooting. Gas has since apologized for the comment, saying it was dangerous and highly inappropriate. Black says, I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form. Michelle Polino, Fox News.