Audience turned on Ricky Byrd and Joan Jett's band, as they were falsely accused of stealing equipment during the opening act, sparking chaos among the crowd.
In an unexpected turn of events, rock legends Joan Jett and Ricky Byrd found themselves at the centre of a false accusation during a European show. The incident occurred while they were opening for the Scorpions in an indoor stadium in Spain.
The show was supposed to be the same as the previous night, but the Scorpions chose to blow out Rosa Negro, a Spanish band with a girl lead singer, to attend a car show. This decision led to a chain of events that wrongly implicated Jett and Byrd.
The opening act before them had their gear stolen backstage, and the crowd mistakenly blamed Byrd and Jett. The angry crowd began to hurl objects, including a 9-volt battery that struck Byrd above the eye, causing them to stop the show and retreat from the stage in shock and disbelief.
As the situation escalated, the crowd took matters into their own hands, accusing Ricky Byrd and Joan Jett of stealing the gear. Pictures emerged of Jett drenched in spit and with spit hanging off her guitar. In the heat of the moment, Jett and Byrd stood in the shadows, considering whether to return to the stage.
Despite the hostile environment, Jett refused to leave the stage because she did not do anything wrong. The show was eventually resumed, but the incident left a lasting impact on both the band and the audience.
It's important to note that Jett was not involved in the decision to blow out Rosa Negro, and Ricky Byrd is the guitarist for Joan Jett. This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the power of misinformation and the importance of due process in such situations.
- The angry crowd mistook a 9-volt battery among the objects they hurled for a pedal from Ricky Byrd's electric guitar pedalboard.
- Joan Jett's guitar was spotted drenched in spit during the incident, adding to the chaos that transpired.
- In the world of entertainment, celebrities like Joan Jett and Ricky Byrd, known for their music, can still encounter unexpected hostility, like what happened during the European show.
- Despite the upsetting experience, the incident did not deter Joan Jett from continuing her performance on the amp, demonstrating her commitment to delivering high-quality music.
