One would think that if you’re in a band, you’ve signed up for being in the public spotlight, and if you have fans, you should probably be gracious that you’ve made music that touches peoples’ lives. However, someone must’ve forgotten to tell Asking Alexandria frontman Danny Worsnop that. A Twitter user posted a story about her friend trying to meet the singer after the band’s appearance at a festival. A seven year fan of the band, she asked Worsnop for a hug and he apparently replied “no, sorry no time for such shit,” pushing away her and a crying fan.
My friend @exrth_wxlker met @AAofficial today. Read her sad experience here:
Shame on you @dannyworsnop #askingalexandria #dannyworsnop pic.twitter.com/YdpHeSN5Xt— evgenya✨💕👽🌞🌵 (@anotheronesl) April 15, 2017
To his credit, Worsnop responded to the fan via a series of tweets. It’s not like he comes off as warm or cuddly, however, stating that he said he didn’t have time because he had a meeting, wasn’t supposed to be at the signing in the first place, and is not going to do any signings any more that aren’t for albums. Also, he doesn’t hug fans.
My apologies, but your friend misheard. I said “sorry, I don’t have time right now” as I had a meeting. I also shook her hand, not pushed. https://t.co/dxM5wBDAn2
— Danny Worsnop (@dannyworsnop) April 15, 2017
Furthermore, I wasn’t supposed to be at that signing at all, but went anyway to make sure people got their posters signed. https://t.co/dxM5wBDAn2
— Danny Worsnop (@dannyworsnop) April 15, 2017
Furthermore, I wasn’t supposed to be at that signing at all, but went anyway to make sure people got their posters signed. https://t.co/dxM5wBDAn2
— Danny Worsnop (@dannyworsnop) April 15, 2017
I wasn’t trying to start a war there, just correcting misinformation. The apology for being misheard/misunderstood is a genuine one.
— Danny Worsnop (@dannyworsnop) April 15, 2017
Imagine if there were no signings or socials… People would have to appreciate the art without my personal life dictating if they like it.
— Danny Worsnop (@dannyworsnop) April 15, 2017
In fairness, & to avoid future confusion, I don’t hug. Hence handshake as I went to my meeting from the signing I wasn’t supposed to be at. https://t.co/AeVWU462Xf
— Danny Worsnop (@dannyworsnop) April 15, 2017
I have a solution to this whole thing. I’m drawing a line in the sand between my art and personal life.
— Danny Worsnop (@dannyworsnop) April 15, 2017
Socials are now for career only, I will hold Album/Print signings & acoustics. I’m taking my life back, thankyou for enjoying what I create.
— Danny Worsnop (@dannyworsnop) April 15, 2017
Wow, way to be a dick. He should be happy he still has fans that want to hug him. Granted, a festival appearance isn’t the most intimate of experiences, and it’s within his right not to want to meet with fans if he can’t. But he shouldn’t have gone to the signing area if he hadn’t planned on being there in the first place.
[via theprp]
