The 1975’s Matty Healy addresses past controversies and invites dad Tim on stage at Finsbury Park gig

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Matty Healy has addressed his recent controversial remarks during The 1975‘s headline at Finsbury Park, and brought out his father for a rendition of ‘All I Need To Hear’.The frontman addressed recent backlash during the band’s huge outdoor London show last night (July 2), and explained that while he regrets some of his decisions, he often makes controversial remarks to entertain his fans.The most recent controversy stems from his appearance on the podcast The Adam Friedland Show — which heard him joke about “queerbaiting”, laugh at offensive remarks made by the hosts, and join in when they began mocking various accents.Addressing the situation while talking to the audience in London last night, he said: “I’m not someone who takes things for granted.

The 1975 isn’t a dry band. There’s a lot of irony in it.”He continued: “I was always trying stuff. And some stuff I got right and some stuff I got wrong… But, do you know what?

There’s a lot of things I’ve said, jokes that I’ve made, there’s probably a couple of fucking songs I’d take back if I had the chance.”He also suggested that his controversial behaviour all stemmed from him trying to entertain his fans, and getting “a bit excited” in the process.“What I mean is that I really am only doing this because I want to make you guys laugh and feel good.

That’s what my favourite art does and that’s what I’m trying to do. I get a bit excited,” he said, later adding that he was “fucking proud” of himself.The comments at Finsbury Park follow another onstage reference Healy has made to the podcast appearance.