Rob Thomas Accidentally Hits Bandmate with Mic Stand During Illinois State Fair Performance
Performers often face the risk of objects being thrown at them by fans during live shows. However, in a recent incident at the Illinois State Fair, Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty accidentally hit his bandmate Paul Doucette in the head with a mic stand while performing their song "Bent" from the album Mad Season. Doucette, who plays drums, rhythm guitar, and provides backing vocals for the band, had to leave the stage after being struck by the mic stand. Thomas apologized to Doucette in front of the audience, expressing his regret for the incident and promising to continue apologizing. Despite the mishap, Doucette maintained a sense of humor, joking about the situation as he had pieces of his in-ear monitor removed from his ear. The band continues to perform and entertain their fans, with this incident adding a memorable moment to their live show.