Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Akon: What Happens When Gigs Go Bad
A round-up of 50 onstage disasters...
- Pink Floyd @ Earls Court, London, October 1994 – It was the opening night of a landmark 14 night stint at the London venue. One minute into opening song 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' a scaffolding stand holding 1200 fans collapsed, with some falling over 20 feet to the ground. 96 people were injured, with 36 needing hospital treatment. The show was promptly cancelled. At the rearranged show the next week, Dave Gilmour joked: “If I were you, I’d sue somebody. Er, not me, though...”
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Tags: Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga's earned a reputation for delivering a polished live show over the past 18 months, but that all changed when the singer fell from her piano during a gig in Houston at the weekend.
As the singer brushes herself off and proceeds with the rest of her never-ending Monster Ball jaunt, Gigwise has put together a list of what happens when gigs go bad – and we've got some crackers.
Out countdown includes infamous live show incidents featuring the likes of Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, My Chemical Romance, Flaming Lips and Motley Crue, plus loads more.
Can you think of any more? Let us know by posting your thoughts in the comment form below.
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