[kj] (OT) Oasis Guitarist Attacked Onstage w/Video

[TB]

Not on the same level as Dimebag's onstage murder, but pretty scary 
regardless:

http://weblogs.variety.com/thesetlist/2008/09/oasis-guitarist.html

Link includes video of the incident

"In a shocking case of rock rage, Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher was 
assaulted on stage Sunday night during the band's headlining set in Toronto. 
The veteran English group were performing hit song "Morning Glory"  at the 
Virgin Music Festival when a rabid concertgoer (identified as Daniel 
Sullivan from Pickering, Canada) emerged on stage and shoved Gallagher into 
his monitor, fracturing the 41 year- old musician's ribcage and reportedly 
tearing a few ligaments.

After security apprehended the 47 year-old man, Oasis returned to the stage 
and resumed the concert with Gallagher in tow.

The band issued the following statement on its website Monday:

Oasis', Noel Gallagher was attacked by an unidentified man during the band's 
show in Toronto last night. While Noel and the band were performing 'Morning 
Glory', the assailant ran on from the back of the stage and pushed Noel from 
behind, who fell heavily on to his monitor speakers.

Despite his injuries, Noel returned to the stage a few minutes later to 
complete the band's set but was taken to hospital after the show to be 
examined for a suspected fractured rib and ligament damage. The assailant 
was detained in police custody and will be charged with assault.

No decision has been made regarding Tuesday's concert in London, Ontario, 
but fans are urged to keep checking the band's web site Oasisinet.com and
local media for updates."

T.B.