Last year during an Oasis concert in Toronto an audience member, 47-year-old Daniel Sullivan, apparently ran onstage and knocked over Noel Gallagher, breaking a few of the famed Brit-pop guitarist’s ribs. The attack occurred just as the band was beginning to play its 1995 hit, “Morning Glory.”
See the whole video below (or skip to the 1:30 mark for the attack). We’ll try not to make a snarky comment about the way Noel’s brother, singer Liam Gallagher, limply pretends to try to hit the attacker—after the big security guys are already holding him down. Classy.
NME reports that authorities have increased the charges against Sullivan from assault to aggravated assault, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in jail.
Doesn’t really seem worth it, now does it?
What was Sullivan thinking?
Was he trying to be funny?
Drunk?
Or was he just tired of hearing the same old songs?
While many people would probably like to take a shot at Oasis’ famously egotistical Gallagher brothers, most of us have the common sense not to actually do it. Jumping onstage and attacking a guy in front of thousands of fans (and video phones) is clearly not a good decision.
Besides, if you don’t want to hear “Morning Glory” (or “Wonderwall”) for the millionth time, don’t go to an Oasis show. Easy, right?
If Sullivan ends up behind bars, let’s hope his cellmate is a more of a Blur fan; otherwise he might be in even more trouble.
Video: Oasis guitarist attacked by fan (skip to 1:30)
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