Rob Thomas Accidentally Smashes Bandmate's In-Ears with Mic Stand
During a performance of 'Bent' at the Illinois State Fair, Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas swung his mic stand into drummer Paul Doucette's head, causing him to exit the stage.
Rob Thomas, lead vocalist of the band Matchbox Twenty, took an unexpected swing at his bandmate during a recent performance. The incident occurred at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, IL, where the band was playing their hit song "Bent" from their 2000 album *Mad Season*.
The mic stand swung by Thomas struck drummer Paul Doucette in the head, causing him to exit the stage. Despite the injury, the band continued to play the song without stopping. After the performance, Thomas apologized to Doucette in front of the crowd, saying he would continue to apologize throughout the month.
Doucette appeared to be in good spirits despite the incident, sharing a video of himself after the show. He was getting pieces of his in-ear monitor removed from his ear, which Thomas had smashed during the performance. Doucette joked about the incident, saying "Rob took me the fuck out with swinging the fuckin' mic stand during that show. And I have bits of my in-ear, which he fuckin' smashed in my ear, that are now in my ear, and so Lindsey and Jamie are now trying to get it out of my ear."
Thomas took to Instagram to share a video of the incident, writing "Fucking NAILED Paul with my mic stand tonight!!" and adding the hashtag "#sorrypaul". The video has been shared online, showing the painful moment when Thomas swung the mic stand into Doucette's head.
The incident has sparked a mix of reactions from fans and band members. While some have expressed concern for Doucette's well-being, others have praised Thomas's enthusiasm and energy during the performance.
**The Incident in Context**
| | | | --- | --- | | Incident | Rob Thomas swinging mic stand into Paul Doucette's head | | Location | Illinois State Fair, Springfield, IL | | Song | "Bent" from *Mad Season* album | | Date | Not specified |
The incident is not the first time a performer has been injured by a bandmate. In a recent incident, Billy Strings was hit in the head with an object rumored to be a lighter during a performance. However, this incident highlights the importance of safety and awareness during live performances.
**Reactions from the Band**
| | | | --- | --- | | Paul Doucette | "Rob took me the fuck out with swinging the fuckin' mic stand during that show. And I have bits of my in-ear, which he fuckin' smashed in my ear, that are now in my ear, and so Lindsey and Jamie are now trying to get it out of my ear." | | Rob Thomas | "Fucking NAILED Paul with my mic stand tonight!!" and "#sorrypaul" |
