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20070215_oasisAll the music blogs are buzzing from the news of a man who attacked Noel Gallagher of Oasis during the band’s performance last night at the Toronto Virgin Festival. The band was about a minute into performing “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory” when a man ran on stage and pushed Noel down, then proceeded to try to attack Liam, before security tackled him down and led him away.

In a statement, the band said Noel “fell heavily onto his monitor speakers” and was taken to a local hospital “to be examined for a suspected fractured rib and ligament damage.”

The entire incident has been documented all over the Web, and you can check it out on YouTube right now. The attack was reportedly the result of Noel’s comments in a Details interview about Radiohead.

The full Oasis release is below:

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.

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35 responses to “Noel Gallagher Attacked at Virgin Festival”

  1. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    I wonder if it really was just cos of the Radiohead comments.

  2. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    I wonder if it really was just cos of the Radiohead comments.

  3. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    I wonder if it really was just cos of the Radiohead comments.

  4. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    I wonder if it really was just cos of the Radiohead comments.

  5. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    I wonder if it really was just cos of the Radiohead comments.

  6. charlotte Avatar
    charlotte

    That guy was way out of line. Oasis always criticizes others. That’s why they’re entertaining. Oh, and the music.

  7. charlotte Avatar
    charlotte

    That guy was way out of line. Oasis always criticizes others. That’s why they’re entertaining. Oh, and the music.

  8. charlotte Avatar
    charlotte

    That guy was way out of line. Oasis always criticizes others. That’s why they’re entertaining. Oh, and the music.

  9. charlotte Avatar
    charlotte

    That guy was way out of line. Oasis always criticizes others. That’s why they’re entertaining. Oh, and the music.

  10. charlotte Avatar
    charlotte

    That guy was way out of line. Oasis always criticizes others. That’s why they’re entertaining. Oh, and the music.

  11. Noel Gallagher Avatar
    Noel Gallagher

    Who bloody cares about Radiohead!? Overrated I say. Their fans can’t even attack us & finish the job! Wankers…

  12. Noel Gallagher Avatar
    Noel Gallagher

    Who bloody cares about Radiohead!? Overrated I say. Their fans can’t even attack us & finish the job! Wankers…

  13. Noel Gallagher Avatar
    Noel Gallagher

    Who bloody cares about Radiohead!? Overrated I say. Their fans can’t even attack us & finish the job! Wankers…

  14. Noel Gallagher Avatar
    Noel Gallagher

    Who bloody cares about Radiohead!? Overrated I say. Their fans can’t even attack us & finish the job! Wankers…

  15. Noel Gallagher Avatar
    Noel Gallagher

    Who bloody cares about Radiohead!? Overrated I say. Their fans can’t even attack us & finish the job! Wankers…

  16. nathan Avatar
    nathan

    The attacker turns out to be 47. What a loser.

  17. nathan Avatar
    nathan

    The attacker turns out to be 47. What a loser.

  18. nathan Avatar
    nathan

    The attacker turns out to be 47. What a loser.

  19. nathan Avatar
    nathan

    The attacker turns out to be 47. What a loser.

  20. nathan Avatar
    nathan

    The attacker turns out to be 47. What a loser.

  21. charlotte Avatar
    charlotte

    From the NME: Meanwhile, Oasis fans have responded to the attack by issuing ‘wanted: dead or alive’ calls on Sullivan, even going as far as printing his home address, phone number and a map of where he lives on various fan forums.
    This guy needs to watch his back.

  22. charlotte Avatar
    charlotte

    From the NME: Meanwhile, Oasis fans have responded to the attack by issuing ‘wanted: dead or alive’ calls on Sullivan, even going as far as printing his home address, phone number and a map of where he lives on various fan forums.
    This guy needs to watch his back.

  23. charlotte Avatar
    charlotte

    From the NME: Meanwhile, Oasis fans have responded to the attack by issuing ‘wanted: dead or alive’ calls on Sullivan, even going as far as printing his home address, phone number and a map of where he lives on various fan forums.
    This guy needs to watch his back.

  24. charlotte Avatar
    charlotte

    From the NME: Meanwhile, Oasis fans have responded to the attack by issuing ‘wanted: dead or alive’ calls on Sullivan, even going as far as printing his home address, phone number and a map of where he lives on various fan forums.
    This guy needs to watch his back.

  25. charlotte Avatar
    charlotte

    From the NME: Meanwhile, Oasis fans have responded to the attack by issuing ‘wanted: dead or alive’ calls on Sullivan, even going as far as printing his home address, phone number and a map of where he lives on various fan forums.
    This guy needs to watch his back.

  26. iwastheretoo Avatar
    iwastheretoo

    where were you when we were getting pushed from behind?

  27. iwastheretoo Avatar
    iwastheretoo

    where were you when we were getting pushed from behind?

  28. iwastheretoo Avatar
    iwastheretoo

    where were you when we were getting pushed from behind?

  29. iwastheretoo Avatar
    iwastheretoo

    where were you when we were getting pushed from behind?

  30. iwastheretoo Avatar
    iwastheretoo

    where were you when we were getting pushed from behind?

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