A Sad Comment On Today's Music

[genlock]

CNN) -- Pooping pigeons forced the Kings of Leon to abandon their St. Louis, Missouri, concert after just three songs Friday night, the rock band's management said Saturday.

An infestation of the birds in the rafters of the Verizon Amphitheatre bombarded the musicians as soon as they took the stage, according to Andy Mendelsohn of Vector Management.

"Jared (Followill) was hit several times during the first two songs," Mendelsohn said of the band's bassist.

"It's not only disgusting -- it's a toxic health hazard. They really tried to hang in there," Mendelsohn added.

Followill, who describes himself as a "germophobe," said there was already poop on his pedal and carpet when he walked out on stage.

The aerial attack began during the opening song -- "Closer" -- when he was bombed in the face. His bass tech wiped most of it off with a sanitary wipe, he said.

Excrement struck each of his arms over the next two numbers, he said.

"I was hit by pigeons on each of the first three songs," he said. "We had 20 songs on the set list. By the end of the show, I would have been covered from head to toe."

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[Jay Nunley]

I don't get it. Their music is shit and they amplify and record it. I don't recall birds amplifying or recording their excrement.

[rfhertz]

The birds displayed excellent judgement!! Hooray for them!!

[Big Media]

Worst band since Nickleback.

On a related note, I have very happy to report that I have not heard Rockstar on any local station for some time. Looks like I am finally getting through.

[Scott Reppert]

"Turn Turn Turn"
"Hey, Mr. Spaceman"
"Eight Miles High"
"I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better"
"Chestnut Mare"
"Mr. Tambourine Man"
"5-D"

What are you guys talking about? Nothing crappy there...

[The Interpreter]

Verizon Pins Pigeongate On One Pest In Rafters:

http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stoc ... 67221.html

By the way, this story (and its headline) ought to make companies think twice, or more, about associating their name with an arena/venue. Anything that happens there, good or bad, will end up being associated with the company. Verizon Wireless Ampitheater is not Verizon (Wireless...which the company no longer calls itself, by the way). But many will now associate Verizon with pigeon poop...if they didn't already!

[Big Media]

By the way, this story (and its headline) ought to make companies think twice, or more, about associating their name with an arena/venue. Anything that happens there, good or bad, will end up being associated with the company.

That's a really good point and something that I never really thought of. Nearly every arena and stadium in the country now has leased naming rights.

[jag]

Word has it that Ozzy was told about the incident. He says he regrets having missed the buffet.

[genlock]

The birds displayed excellent judgement!! Hooray for them!!

And accuracy too.