Music

Kings of Leon abandon gig due to "pigeons shitting in Jared's mouth"

by Ciaran Thompson

Kings of Leon had to abandon their gig in St. Louis Friday night after they were hit with pigeon droppings. Right after the band took the stage at the Verizon Amphitheatre, a group of birds in the rafters of the venue began relieving themselves at which point the band had to leave.

In a post on twitter drummer Nathan Followill said, “So sorry St. Louis. We had to bail, pigeons shitting in Jared’s mouth and it was too unsanitary to continue. Don’t take it out on Jared, it’s the fucking venue’s fault. You may enjoy being shit on but we don’t. Sorry for all who traveled many miles.”

The band’s management said they were only able to play three songs before heading backstage and away from the ferocious bird excrement. “On the third song, when he (Jared) was hit in the cheek and some of it landed near his mouth, they couldn’t deal any longer, management spokesman Andy Mendelsohn said. “It’s not only disgusting it’s a toxic health hazard. They really tried to hang in there.”

Apparently opening acts The Postelles and The Stills were also pelted with bird droppings and provided fair warning for Kings of Leon before they took the stage, however the band still wanted to perform for the fans. The venue’s managers have informed bands about the troubling pigeon infestation the Verizon Amphitheatre has had during summer concerts and have said they are doing everything to fix it. [NME]