Australian pub rock legend Paul Kelly, 68, was hospitalized over the weekend after a fan threw a bucket of hot gravy on stage during his performance at the Betoota Heights charity concert.
This incident highlights a worrying pattern where musicians face attacks with random items, a trend frequently reported in the US in recent months.
All have been targeted by fans throwing objects during their performances in the past two months.
"A concerning trend of musicians being hit by random objects has become an almost weekly report in the US."
Paul Kelly's case brings this issue to Australian audiences, raising questions about fan behavior at live events.
Author's summary: The recent attack on Paul Kelly with hot gravy amid a global rise in musicians being targeted by objects signals growing concerns over fan conduct at concerts.