Sunday, August 1, 2010

Richard Ashcroft, 10.04PM Sun

Without question, the most extraordinary thing I have witnessed when it comes to anything to do with live gigs. In true English Rock 'n' Roll style, legend Ashcroft plays only his new release single Are You Ready to a medium sized crowd and storms off stage.
It what seemed to be an incident that may have been provoked by front of stage fans, Ashcroft picks up stage equipment including his tambourine and microphone and heaved them in various directions. What's seems to follow is verbal abuse towards patrons and an aggressive jump from stage towards the mosh, where from my line of sight of Richard is lost.
The song ran its length and casually band members scattered. None of whom will be seen again.
Roughly 15 minutes pass, all the while a restless crowd cheers encouragingly for the set to continue and scream abusively in aggravation of what will consequently result.
The announcement is made that Richard will not be returning due to voice issues. As if anyone in the tent will believe that.

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