Australian pub rock legend Paul Kelly, 68, was hospitalised this weekend after a fan threw a bucket of scorching hot gravy on stage during his performance at the Betoota Heights charity concert. This shocking act reflects a troubling pattern of musicians being assaulted by random objects while performing.
Recently, this disturbing trend has been increasingly reported in the US, with high-profile artists such as Bebe Rexha, Harry Styles, Lil Nas X, Ava Max, and P!nk all targeted with objects over the past two months.
"A ‘fan’ thought they’d show some love by throwing an entire bucket of blistering hot gravy sauce on stage."
This incident raises concerns about the safety of performers and the growing frequency of such attacks at live events.
The recent gravy incident involving Paul Kelly highlights a worrying rise in attacks on musicians during live shows, emphasizing the need for better artist protection.