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The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde slammed fans who use cell phones during concerts, comparing it to a "mosquito buzzing" and "wanking monkey."
The musician took to Instagram on Tuesday (June 2) to criticize the act, while wondering out loud why fans do it.
"Hi all!" the rocker began the lengthy post. "What is it with people and their phones? Why do people have to film or take pictures at concerts? Why? It reminds me of monkeys wanking in full view of the people standing around their enclosure. If you've ever had a mosquito buzzing around your head when you're trying to go to sleep, you will get a vague idea of what it's like to have people filming your show or taking photos while you're on stage."
The "I'll Stand by You" singer is hardly the first artist to criticize cell phone usage. Recently, rocker Phoebe Bridgers banned cell phones and cameras altogether from her show last month in New Mexico. "No cellphones, smart watches, smart glasses, cameras, or recording devices," the poster for her show declared.
Read the full letter below.