Singer’s Hall of Fame induction axed over Russell Brand comments

The post led to the cancellation of all of McNabb’s upcoming shows.

Ewan McNaught, of Scottish promotions company Renegade Communions, cancelled planned concerts in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle.

Writing online, he said: “I hate cancelling gigs, and it’s the first time in my career that I’ve had to do it, but not only can I not defend Ian McNabb’s disgraceful social media comments in support of Russell Brand, as a husband and a father of a young daughter, I simply can’t work with him moving forward.”

McNabb later deleted his post and told followers he had “been cancelled”.

He added: “In no way did I mean to cause offence to those who have been abused sexually either recently or in past times, however long ago.

“I have committed no crime to my knowledge, but understand the upset I have caused.”

The Icicle Works’ biggest UK hit was Love Is a Wonderful Colour, which reached number 15 in 1984.

A spokesperson for the Liverpool Beatles Museum said: “Under the circumstances, Ian McNabb will not be inducted.”