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Tame Impala rocker Kevin Parker left some of his fans offside after announcing that he will no longer be signing autographs.
The Australian musician, who is currently on his Deadbeat tour across North America, Australia, and Europe, shared the sad news in an Instagram post earlier this week, only to apologise to his loyal supporters who were offended by the move.
'Hey guys, quick PSA: Due to the rise of aggressive autograph hounds, I won't be signing anything or doing photos out the front of hotels or at airports at all anymore,' Parker, 40, wrote in an Instagram Story post.
'So if you happen to catch me, please don't be offended if I say no.
'I wasn't that passionate about it before but they've started using kids which I think is all kinds of wrong. Love you guys.'
The Perth-based musician further clarified his position on Wednesday, apparently after upsetting some of his most dedicated loyalists.
Tame Impala rocker Kevin Parker left some of his fans offside after announcing that he will no longer be signing autographs. Pictured right, performing with Dua Lipa in 2024
'Felt like expanding on that note from yesterday... I LOVE meeting fans and am almost always happy to take photos and sign stuff,' the Elephant singer wrote.
'The problem with these people is that they use bizarre tactics to trick you into thinking they are fans (you should hear some of the shit they come up with, fake backstories etc etc).
'Remember it's just so they can throw it on eBay as soon as they have your autograph.'
He continued: 'Sometimes it's hard to tell the real fans from the eBayers, so I think the smartest thing to do is just say hotels and airports are off limits.
'The absolute opposite thing I would want from this is for fans to think I don't want to meet them/take photos etc.
'I love them and will ALWAYS be grateful for their love'.
The Australian musician, who is currently on his Deadbeat tour across North America, Australia, and Europe, shared the sad news in an Instagram post earlier this week, only to apologise to his loyal supporters who were offended by the move
'Felt like expanding on that note from yesterday... I LOVE meeting fans and am almost always happy to take photos and sign stuff,' the Elephant singer wrote
Tame Impala are currently on a world tour, with Australian dates coming up in October.
The Deadbeat tour kicks off at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on October 10, with further dates in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.
It follows a successful year for The Less I Know The Better singer, who clinched an early victory at the music industry's most prestigious awards ceremony.
Perth act Tame Impala took home the best dance/electronic recording for End of Summer at the pre-telecast portion of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
Creator Parker beat out big names, including collaborations between Disclosure and Anderson .Paak and Fred again.., Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax.
Parker took home the same prize last year for Neverender, his first ever Grammy victory from five nominations.
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