The fallout from Billy Bob Thornton’s slightly egotistical interview on Canadian radio was apparently too much for his band, The Boxmasters to handle.

Though BBT has denied regretting his statements, Willie Nelson’s official website is suddenly reporting that The Man and his band have decided to tuck their tails in and call it a day. The posting on Willie’s site says,

It has been reported that Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters will not be continuing the Canadian tour with Willie and Ray. At this time, no reasons have been announced but the remainder of the tour will continue as scheduled without The Boxmasters.

We’re guessing the sane members of the Boxmasters probably teamed up to tear BBT a new one. The injury from that would probably take a good few months to heal.

Since your chances of seeing this master music historian in person now are slim, we’ve posted his final interview above for your enjoyment.

Update: Billy Bob’s publicist is now citing code word: “the flu” for the band’s abrupt Canadian cancellation. American audiences won’t be lucky enough to avoid the Thornton wrath though. His publicist has announced that the band will be reuniting with Willie Nelson for a show on Tuesday in Stamford, Connecticut. Tickets are available here. If you can make it to any of the shows listed there, please take pix and send them here for our posting enjoyment.