WaronWar Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I thought you guys would be all over this, here's the story from Pitchfork: We've seen Jeff Tweedy enter rehab, throw up in theaters, and dress homeless chic at Lollapalooza, but nothing could have prepared us for this one. According to several reader reports, entries made on the Via Chicago and Flaming Lips fan message boards, and an interview with Pat Hagin, managing partner of the concert promotion company and nightclub the Pageant, last night's Wilco show at Springfield, MO's Shrine Mosque got a little out of hand. According to an anonymous Pitchfork reader, Tweedy punched a rowdy fan in the face about 30 minutes into Wilco's set yesterday evening. "So some dude jumps on the stage," the reader claims. "After he gets on stage (who really does this at a Wilco show?), he runs up to Tweedy to give him a fat smooch on his cheek. "Tweedy freaks out like the retard from [There's] Something About Mary who doesn't like having his ears touched and grabs the dude by his throat. While clinching to his throat, Jeff hauls off and decks him with a punch/open hand slap/shove to the face and [the] dude skirmishes away. Tweedy later apologizes (sort of) and hurries to the point of the set where they bow out before the encore." Another show attendee e-mailed us, adding, "Tweedy had to comment. 'I mean, come on guys, we aren't used to that! You guys have to stay down there." So is this shit for real? Hagin, who was the production manager for the show, gave an official confirmation of the story. Then he explained, "To give you a little background here, I went down from St. Louis to promote the show at the Shrine Mosque in Springfield. And it's not a venue that does a lot of shows. They're nice people and everything but the security was not what we would normally want to see I guess. And I'm not blaming it on them or anything. "But anyway, we had one incident before--it's one of those old theaters where there are lots of corridors, and somebody got by security. This woman came up and sat by the side of the stage, and we got her off finally, and back out into the crowd. And then right after that happened, this guy came across the front of the stage, and that story [the rough plot of the accounts above] is pretty accurate, I think Jeff just kind of shoved/punched, pushed him out of the way...And I even heard somebody mention on the radio as I was driving back in from Springfield, that Jeff was certainly justified, especially with Dimebag Darrell and that sort of thing. If somebody jumps on stage with you, its one thing if they're off to the side or they look passive, but when they're actually attempting to make themselves part of the show, it's pretty startling. "This guy [the fan] was an idiot. There's this video of Keith Richards taking his guitar to somebody getting on stage, it wasn't certainly anything like that. But he [Tweedy] certainly has a right and a need in my mind to feel safe onstage...It really wasn't that big of a deal. He was just trying to establish ownership of the stage...There wasn't any hard contact or anything like that. We got him off the stage...There was no harm done, though. No blood or anything like that. Hagin added, "It was an interesting experience all around." I'll say! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 There is a thread about this in After The Show. Tweedy didn't punch anyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Since there are already another thread or two about this on the board, you might want to delete this one. Just sayin... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
porklift Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I cannot actually believe that someone asked the question, "What's wrong with getting onstage?" Just can't believe it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 He actually stabbed the guy. With his penis. In the butt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Col. Mustard. In the parlor. With the candlestick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 WaronWar.in Just A Fan.with a Deleted Thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 was the venue pretty smokey or were people at least respectful in that regard? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 This has been discussed to death in the other thread. I'm going to merge the two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 was the venue pretty smokey or were people at least respectful in that regard? Sooooooo respectful....... not Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 man, that sucks. tweedy should have punched each and every smoker the face. where was security? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 man, that sucks. tweedy should have punched each and every smoker the face. where was security? Out having a cigarette. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Tonight, after work, I'm going to create a Lego diorama of this incident based on an amalgam of the various interweb reports. When finished, it will be the definitive account of what really happened, and I will be willing to donate it to charity or the rock and roll hall of fame or maybe even the Smithsonian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 man, that sucks. tweedy should have punched each and every smoker the face. where was security? Out having a cigarette. Couplet of the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 aha! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Instead of thinking about the missing/idle security crew, anyone think that the real problem is the lack of concert etiquette and courtesy that attenders bring? The issue has steadily risen since my very first Wilco concert. Last week at East Lansing, some idiot heckled and yelled drunken whoos during the acoustic strumming of Misunderstood so much I had to tell her to shut up. I guess I should expect more of this rude and idiotically inconsiderate behaviour as Wilco grows in popularity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I guess I should expect more of this rude and idiotically inconsiderate behaviour as Wilco grows in popularity.Case in point:GD crowds after "Touch of Grey" came out.That's all I'm gonna say...before my blood pressure skyrockets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkstar Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Instead of thinking about the missing/idle security crew, anyone think that the real problem is the lack of concert etiquette and courtesy that attenders bring? The issue has steadily risen since my very first Wilco concert. Last week at East Lansing, some idiot heckled and yelled drunken whoos during the acoustic strumming of Misunderstood so much I had to tell her to shut up. I guess I should expect more of this rude and idiotically inconsiderate behaviour as Wilco grows in popularity. Right on. A little courtesy will go a long way. You see this crap everywhere nowadays. Go to any concert or sporting event you see idiots running around all crazy. Going to a show or game or whatever isn't an excuse to get bombed and act like a fool. 99% of people will go and have a good time, cheer, yell, have a few drinks or bong hits or whatever and be cool, theres always some ass-clown that gets all fucked up and ends up with a head full of snakes and ruins a good time for everybody. Congrats to the fine VC (and other Wilco fans) who recognize the stupidy of the douchebag for running up on stage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delmarkurt Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Not sure if this true? Seems crazy! Link to the article Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 actually, he gave him a belly-to-belly suplex and pinned him in under 10 seconds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Yeah, Tweedy later was arrested for assault Here's the full story Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I went to a show recently where a guy actually just watched the show and didn't seem too bothered by anything going on around him outside of the actual performance. It was pretty fucked up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 word on the street is that there we also two chicks making sweet, sweet love on top of the merch table. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joshead Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 To those defending the idiot's actions: The guy jumped on my friend's wheelchair and used that to boost himself up(without her permission) yeah, what a classy ass dude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Not sure if this true? Seems crazy! Link to the articleGood bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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