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Singer's Hall of Fame induction axed over Russell Brand comments
Singer Ian McNabb backed Brand in controversial comments
Singer Ian McNabb will no longer be inducted into a music Hall of Fame after publicly defending convicted rapist Russell Brand.
The former frontman of Liverpool rock band The Icicle Works claimed Brand had been "stitched up".
Brand, 51, was jailed for 10 years and six months on Monday after being convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
The Liverpool Beatles Museum had planned to induct McNabb into its Liverpool Legends Hall of Fame, but has now shelved the plans following his comments.
McNabb, 66, posted on social media about the disgraced television comic.
He wrote: "Russell Brand is being stitched up for his outspoken views.
"He got close to the target and he has a big audience.
"I know people who were in his orbit and girls were throwing themselves at him every night.
The post led to the cancellation of all of McNabb's upcoming shows.