UK Subs' members faced denial of entry into the U.S. during their trip for the LA Punk Invasion 2025, with bassist Alvin Gibbs revealing his ordeal on Facebook. Gibbs, along with bandmates, was detained upon landing for visa issues, while vocalist Charlie Harper was allowed to perform with substitutes. Gibbs speculated that their political critique of Trump influenced their treatment. Holding in LAX lasted 25 hours without sleep, free only after a second interview. Ultimately, Gibbs found some pride in the experience despite its challenges, contemplating the relationship the band now has with the U.S.
Gibbs speculated that his band's critical views on Trump might have influenced the immigration officers to deny him entry into the U.S.
Despite the ordeal, Gibbs expressed a sense of pride in facing the situation, remarking, 'I'm kind of proud of myself for being thrown out of America at the age of 67.'
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