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American rocker Andrew WK's plans to "promote partying and positive power," as he says, in the Middle East as a cultural ambassador have dissipated after the U.S. State Department rescinded its invitation this week.
Andrew WK, most known for his 2001 song "Party Hard" and TV hosting gig on Cartoon Network's Destroy Build Destroy, had been tapped to speak in Bahrain. Officials, however, concluded "this was not an appropriate use of U.S. government funds," according to State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland.
Andrew WK's website issued a statement after the cancellation, while the rocker himself took to Twitter to express his disappointment.
I'm just blown away. After a year of planning, the US State Dept. just canceled my Middle East trip because I'm too party.— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) November 26, 2012
A spokesperson from the State Dept said having me represent the US was “a mistake and not appropriate.” salon.com/2012/11/26/par…— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) November 26, 2012
Music, dancing, and fun are important. Enjoying life is crucial, no matter how hard life is. #PartyingIsBetterThanWar— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) November 26, 2012
They can cancel our party in the Middle East, but they can never cancel the party in our hearts. #StayPositiveStayParty— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) November 26, 2012