Beck drops off Arcade Fire’s North American Tour. Here is why

American musician Beck has scrapped the upcoming North American tour of Arcade Fire after the band’s front-man Win Butler was accused of misconduct. Beck was slated to perform the opening act for the tour, which was scheduled to start on October 27. According to media reports, Arcade Fire sent an email to the ticket buyers stating that Beck won’t be available for the show and that Boukman Eksperyans would replace him.

Beck was booked to perform 18 shows for the American rock band and became the second name to ditch the band. Feist, who opened for Arcade Fire for a couple of shows during its European tour, left the band last month, citing the sexual misconduct allegations against Butler.





In a lengthy social media post, the singer said that the debate arising after the allegation was more extensive than herself, her music, and any music tour. Feist even donated the money she made to open the Dublin show to a local women's NGO.

The broke out after a Pitchfork report quoted many women making sexual misconduct allegations against Win Butler. Butler, who admitted having extramarital affairs, denied misconduct allegations and said they all were consensual encounters.

Arcade Fire responded to Feist leaving the tour, stating that they respected her decision. However, with Beck backing off, the troubles of the rock band are likely to get deeper.

FAQs

Why did Beck leave the tour?
Beck backed off following Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.

Who will replace Beck?
Arcade Fire wrote an email to ticker holders stating that Boukman Eksperyans will replace Beck for the 18 opening performances.