Music concerts are known to be synonymous with passion, thrill, and electrifying performances by the artists. However, even the most organized events may encounter unexpected mishaps. The world's most iconic musicians have experienced a fair share of embarrassments on stage. From unexpected falls to technical glitches and wardrobe malfunctions, let's delve into ten embarrassing moments that left the performers and audience in awe.
1. The Vomiting Incident of Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber experienced a bout of food poisoning, causing him to vomit not once but twice. This incident happened during a concert back in 2012. Despite his unwellness, he still tried to continue the show, but this embarrassing moment spread like wildfire on the internet. The fans still supported and showed deep concern and sympathy towards him.
2. Katy Perry Is Stuck Mid-air!
Katy Perry encountered a malfunction during her concert in Nashville (2018) on her “Witness” tour. She got stuck in the middle of a floating platform and was unable to go to the main stage. A witness said she became stuck above the audience when her platform malfunctioned and abruptly stopped working. However, she gracefully handled the situation and engaged the crowd, joking about the mishap.
3. Elton John Lost His Voice
Elton John always had a legendary career and is known for his captivating live performances. When performing “Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting” in Caesars Palace (Las Vegas) 2017, Elton John suffered serious health problems. This caused him to lose his voice, making him leave the stage. The audience was concerned about his well-being, for which he later resumed a farewell tour after his recovery.
4. The ‘Spengo' Disaster!
A respondent talks about a concert experience where a live drummer miscounted the song's opening. The entire band entered the stage on the wrong beat-3 instead of 4. It sounded more like a jazz ensemble falling down a stair. Instead of stopping the machine and restarting it, they embarrassingly outran the drum machine by speeding it up. This was never actually going to work.
5. Yorke Forgets the Lyrics!
The lead vocalist and songwriter of the band Radiohead, Thomas Yorke, has had many instances where he forgot the lyrics during concerts. A notable incident occurred at the Pink Pop Festival (Netherlands) in 1996. He forgot the lyrics of the most popular tracks at that time, “Creep.” However, after a pin-drop silence, the audience sang with him, making the incident memorable.
6. Dream Theatre to the Rescue
Somebody talks about experiencing terrible sound quality at the Hollywood Bowl. A highly technical band, Dream Theatre, took charge and expressed regret for the opening band's poor sound quality. However, within 30 seconds, Dream Theatre began and ended their show. The lead singer and guitarist appeared to have a heated conversation with the in-charge of the soundboard.
7. Judas Priest Blew Off!
Judas Priest is an iconic metal band who has maintained a successful career in the music industry. They are known for their power-packed live performances and are an influential contributor to the heavy metal genre. A person went on the British Steel tour in 1983. The audience witnessed heavy fireworks. This made the band blow off the stage before they could start their note. A sad yet embarrassing moment for the band.
8. ZZ Top Misplays
ZZ Top is a renowned American rock band who are known for their signature blues rock sound and mesmerizing live performances. A contributor shares an experience of ZZ Top Concert at the Cotton Bowl (Dallas) in 1990. During the concert, their track was misplayed. The crowd was shocked as they were unaware of a music track being played at the live concert.
9. Bono Couldn't Hit It!
An individual went to the U2 concert, which was in The Tower Theatre (Philadelphia), in 1983. The band released an album named The Unforgettable Fire, which was being played in smaller venues in cities. Anyhow, the lead vocalist, Bono, lost his voice and was not able to sing a note. Bono was known for hitting high notes with a booming voice. However, he clutched his throat and apologized to the crowd.
10. Lyrics Took a Break With David Lee Roth
Former lead singer of the rock band Van Halen, David Lee Roth, has had several energetic performances. Live concerts can become a challenge for even the most seasoned performers. However, a user talks about Valen Halen's concert in 1982, where David Lee forgot the lyrics. It was his 28th birthday, and he apologized for forgetting the lyrics on stage.
“She Supports Donald Trump?” 10 Surprising Stars Who Support The Former President
There are many stars who support the former president that will surprise you.
Ready to make your first budget?
Enter your email and get the free template
These 10 Celebrity “Real” Names Are Very Different Than Their “Stage” Names
Many celebrities take on stage names to either protect their identity, or to reinvent themselves into someone else. Here are 10 celebrities' stage names vs. their real names.
“I Hate Them Together” These 10 Surprising Celebrity Couples Made Fans Furious
Everyone has their preferences as to who their favorite celebs should have a happily ever after with. And, understandably, fans can become upset when those happily ever after dreams are crushed. Here is a list of celebrity couples that fans absolutely did not approve of.
10 Canceled TV Shows People Want To Come Back
How I make $11,000 per year renting out my spare rooms?
Get access to my FREE guide now.