Noel Gallagher Attacked On Stage

Leslie Cheung over 16 years ago

Last night (September 7), while Oasis was performing "Morning Glory" during V Festival Toronto, a drunken guy jumped from the backstage and pushed guitarist Noel Gallagher down. Then he tried to attack vocalist Liam Gallagher but was stopped by security guards. Liam tried to punch the guy back and the band's performance was halted. Several minutes later, the band was back on stage and started with "The Importance Of Being Idle".

You can watch how Noel was attacked on stage:


The band issued a statement on their site today:

Noel Gallagher
8 September 2008

Oasis', Noel Gallagher was attacked by an unidentified man during the band's show in Toronto last night. While Noel and the band were performing 'Morning Glory', the assailant ran on from the back of the stage and pushed Noel from behind, who fell heavily on to his monitor speakers.

Despite his injuries, Noel returned to the stage a few minutes later to complete the band's set but was taken to hospital after the show to be examined for a suspected fractured rib and ligament damage. The assailant was detained in police custody and will be charged with assault.

No decision has been made regarding Tuesday's concert in London, Ontario, but fans are urged to keep checking the band's web site Oasisinet.com and local media for updates.

Oh and there is a new clip of "I'm Outta Time" posted by the band: