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AKA · 06-22-2004, 04:37 PM

Bowie Hit in Eye With Lollipop During Show

The Associated Press

OSLO, Norway - Halfway through his third song at a Norwegian music festival, an object came flying out of the crowd and hit David Bowie in the eye.

It was a lollipop, probably sent as a message of adoration since Norwegians call the hard candy "love on a stick."

Bowie wasn't seriously injured at Friday's Norwegian Wood Festival in Oslo. He backed off the runway, hunched over, and was assisted by his set crew.

Within moments, he was facing the crowd of 7,500. Swearing at the unknown culprit, Bowie said he only had one good eye. The other eye had been damaged in a childhood fight.

"Lucky you hit the bad one," Bowie said, demanding to know who threw the lollipop. No one standing in the cold and drizzle came forward.

Bowie grumbled about the person or persons responsible hiding in the crowd. Then, regaining his composure and sense of humor, the 57-year-old singer said he was going to punish the audience by making the concert extra-long.

Later, during what the Norwegian media called one of his best concerts ever, Bowie continued to joke about the incident. He threw one of his guitar picks into the crowd, then asked if he'd hit someone in the eye.

"Oh, maybe I have to hide in the band," he joked.

Norwegian newspapers tracked down a young woman who claimed to be behind the mishap. They didn't publish her name, but said she claimed it was an accident.

The artist's official Web site said the eye was checked and wasn't seriously injured.

As for Bowie, he played 27 songs over nearly two hours and 20 minutes.

Hollow · 06-22-2004, 08:44 PM

lmao.

MandieR1980 · 06-22-2004, 11:59 PM

So he got "Sucker" punched huh? oh nevermind LOL

dandelion wine · 06-23-2004, 01:29 AM

Yikes!

In all seriousness, good to know that he's ok and no real damage was caused.

AKA · 06-24-2004, 06:08 PM

Bum Shoulder Halts Bowie Show

By Josh Grossberg
E! Online

A reality check for David Bowie on his current Reality Tour: Ziggy Stardust is getting creaky.

The 57-year-old rocker was forced to cut short a gig in Prague Wednesday due to a bum shoulder, according to publicist Lathum Nelson.

Bowie "finished his show in Prague last night slightly ahead of schedule," Nelson said in a statement. "This was due to a trapped nerve."

Bowie had been performing for more than an hour when he took an unscheduled 10-minute break as his shoulder acted up.

The Thin White Duke returned to play two more songs before walking off the stage and ending the concert. During the last tune, "The Man Who Sold the World," Bowie sat on a stool wincing in pain with his hand clutching his shoulder.

No other details were available on his condition, but it wasn't considered serious. He is still scheduled to play two weekend dates in Germany and has 16 scheduled dates on the Euro leg of his tour supporting his latest album, Reality.

And reality has been biting of late.

During a gig Saturday at a music festival in Oslo, Norway, the "Look Back in Anger" singer was nearly blinded after a candy-loving fan threw a lollipop at him. The offending sucker got wedged between his left eyelid and eyeball.

The concert was halted while a roadie came on stage to help dislodge the wayward candy, after which he cursed out the candy thrower, then laughed off the incident and continued on with his set.

Last month, the entertainer was forced to scrap a date in Miami after a local stagehand was killed after accidentally falling off a ladder shortly before Bowie was supposed to go on.

Dean Winchester · 06-24-2004, 08:24 PM

my friend was at the Miami show that was cancelled moments before Bowie was to go onstage

TJL · 06-24-2004, 09:45 PM

Mr. Owl, how many throws does it take to bean David Bowie in the head with a Tootsie Pop?

dandelion wine · 06-24-2004, 10:01 PM

Ouch...

crystals · 06-25-2004, 04:34 AM

I didn't realize David Bowie only had one good eye. Does anyone think lollipops will be banned from concerts after this incident?

Dean Winchester · 06-25-2004, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by crystals
I didn't realize David Bowie only had one good eye.

actually, the reason he has the infamous "2 different eye colors" is because when he was about 14, a classmate stabbed him in the eye... he's not blind in the eye or anything, but it changed color... and in a way, the fact his eyes were different colors definately helped add to his mystique

USTVFanFromUK · 06-27-2004, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by little insomniac
Ouch...

::Falls on floor::

06-22-2004, 04:37 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Bowie Hit in Eye With Lollipop During Show Bowie Hit in Eye With Lollipop During Show The Associated Press OSLO, Norway - Halfway through his third song at a Norwegian music festival, an object came flying out of the crowd and hit David Bowie in the eye. It was a lollipop, probably sent as a message of adoration since Norwegians call the hard candy "love on a stick." Bowie wasn't seriously injured at Friday's Norwegian Wood Festival in Oslo. He backed off the runway, hunched over, and was assisted by his set crew. Within moments, he was facing the crowd of 7,500. Swearing at the unknown culprit, Bowie said he only had one good eye. The other eye had been damaged in a childhood fight. "Lucky you hit the bad one," Bowie said, demanding to know who threw the lollipop. No one standing in the cold and drizzle came forward. Bowie grumbled about the person or persons responsible hiding in the crowd. Then, regaining his composure and sense of humor, the 57-year-old singer said he was going to punish the audience by making the concert extra-long. Later, during what the Norwegian media called one of his best concerts ever, Bowie continued to joke about the incident. He threw one of his guitar picks into the crowd, then asked if he'd hit someone in the eye. "Oh, maybe I have to hide in the band," he joked. Norwegian newspapers tracked down a young woman who claimed to be behind the mishap. They didn't publish her name, but said she claimed it was an accident. The artist's official Web site said the eye was checked and wasn't seriously injured. As for Bowie, he played 27 songs over nearly two hours and 20 minutes.

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06-24-2004, 06:08 PM	#5
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Bum Shoulder Halts Bowie Show By Josh Grossberg E! Online A reality check for David Bowie on his current Reality Tour: Ziggy Stardust is getting creaky. The 57-year-old rocker was forced to cut short a gig in Prague Wednesday due to a bum shoulder, according to publicist Lathum Nelson. Bowie "finished his show in Prague last night slightly ahead of schedule," Nelson said in a statement. "This was due to a trapped nerve." Bowie had been performing for more than an hour when he took an unscheduled 10-minute break as his shoulder acted up. The Thin White Duke returned to play two more songs before walking off the stage and ending the concert. During the last tune, "The Man Who Sold the World," Bowie sat on a stool wincing in pain with his hand clutching his shoulder. No other details were available on his condition, but it wasn't considered serious. He is still scheduled to play two weekend dates in Germany and has 16 scheduled dates on the Euro leg of his tour supporting his latest album, Reality. And reality has been biting of late. During a gig Saturday at a music festival in Oslo, Norway, the "Look Back in Anger" singer was nearly blinded after a candy-loving fan threw a lollipop at him. The offending sucker got wedged between his left eyelid and eyeball. The concert was halted while a roadie came on stage to help dislodge the wayward candy, after which he cursed out the candy thrower, then laughed off the incident and continued on with his set. Last month, the entertainer was forced to scrap a date in Miami after a local stagehand was killed after accidentally falling off a ladder shortly before Bowie was supposed to go on.

06-24-2004, 08:24 PM	#6
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06-25-2004, 04:34 AM	#9
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