Tame Impala frontman announces he will no longer sign autographs due to ‘aggressive’ collectors
Australian musician Kevin Parker will also no longer take photos with fans at hotels and airports, claiming ‘autograph hounds’ using children to gain access
TL;DR
- Kevin Parker will no longer sign autographs or take photos at hotels and airports.
- He cited aggressive autograph collectors using children as a reason for his decision.
- Post-show fan meet-ups are also suspended due to security risks and unmanageable numbers.
- Parker's decision follows similar stances by Ringo Starr, Billie Eilish, Steve Martin, William Shatner, and Bryan Cranston.
- These artists have cited reasons ranging from items being resold online to security concerns and fan behavior.