Music Show Violence

[Roburt]

Luckily there is very very little fighting at UK NS events ...... this calm atmosphere is not repeated at Hip-Hop events across in the US where it seems pulling a gun or thumping someone comes with the territory .......... see here ...........

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/rick-ross-young-jeezy-history-violence-awards-375382

 

But violence at music shows didn't just start to happen when macho hip-hoppers wanted a bit of extra publicity.

Such events have happened since the dawn of R&R / R&B.

In the UK, rockers used to smash up cinemas / theatres and in the mid 60's mod / rocker rucks at the coast were commonplace. Luckily guns don't figure much in UK incidents, however they do across in the US.

It seems that back in St Louis in 1957 Roy Hamilton avoided a stampede by continuing to perform on a show staged at the Kiel Auditorium even though bullets were flying over his head ...........

  

I know some artists (Chuck Berry, Wilson Pickett) were famous for having a gun handy at concerts to ensure that the promoter paid them for their work and no doubt lots of gang fights kicked off at dances/ concerts in many big US cities .....

Any other incidents at R&B / soul shows come to mind ? (Al Greene was shot by a female fan in the 70's but that was away from a venue) 

 

[Roburt]

Sam & Dave were infamous for their relationship. They didn't talk to each other for years, even though they were still performing as a duo for some of that time.

They were always 'fighting and cursing' when they did get around to being in each other's company .......

......... https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/rush-molloy-hold-soul-man-sam-moore-b-duo-sam-dave-article-1.320931

 

But did they ever end up having a fight on stage at any shows ?

[Guest daz mycroft]

Watched Sam and Dave on the Stax , Volt Revue  other week on BBc 4 was kinda weird as both gave heartstopping performances. but seemed separate entity's.   suppose that was only noticeable as it was common knowledge that they were not the best of pals. think the real stars where the Mgs for keeping up the pace and staying super tight the whole show