A Bruce Springsteen tribute band has cancelled its plans to perform at a Washington gala before Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.
B Street Band leader Willie Forte said Monday that the decision is based ``solely on the respect and gratitude we have for Bruce and the E Street Band.''
He tells The Associated Press that ``this whole thing just got blown out of proportion.''
The group had signed a contract to appear Thursday with the New Jersey State Society, but it had drawn criticism for the show because of Springsteen's distaste for Trump.
Springsteen has called Trump a ``flagrant, toxic narcissist.'' Springsteen performed during Obama's inaugural in 2009.
The New Jersey State Society said Sunday it was ``very disappointed'' by the cancellation but understood the group's decision.