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I assaulted a fan last night
- Thread starter Bassist4Eris
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The lesson is pretty simple. You're a fallible human being, you had a moment of weakness and made a bad decision. Violence is never a solution unless you're in physical danger and there's no other way out. Just learn from it and don't let your temper get the best of you in the future.
The important thing is that you learn from it. Don't do it again because it could go very very wrong. Many many People are on the edge of snapping. I'd rather take a punch to the face and walk away then be the one to dish out the 1st shot. I'm only 49 but I know when I was 20 I could kick the livin' S%$T out of my Future self. JM2C
- Oct 18, 2012
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How about "People can be idiots"? That should suffice...
If he was as drunk as B4E claims, he'd be doing well to remember his own name, much less somebody's license plate number.
Felony? Uh, no.
MM
In some states, kicking someone is a felony. There are many states which use the term "shod foot" which basically means you were not barefoot at the time. Kicking someone when you are wearing any type of shoe, sneaker, boot, etc can be considered assault with a dangerous weapon. If a steel toe boot is involved, charges can be upgraded to assault with a deadly weapon. If convicted, it will almost always result in several years in prison.
In any event, the OP was way out of line. He should have gone to the manager of the club and had the guy who was blocking the door removed.
You said he was a fan?
Well, he had just got done complimenting our set two minutes previously.
Believe me, I don't plan on it. Even as it was happening I was thinking about how bad it could get. Again: ashamed of myself. I handled it like a child.
Ironically, it was a good thing I eyeballed that tire iron. When I realized what I was contemplating, I came right back down to earth. Thankfully.
But I bet it felt pretty good, huh? He should've moved. Yeah, you should've found a bouncer or been more nice but I certainly am not judging you negatively. If it wasn't for the possible legal repercussions you risked, I would call it a totally good move. People can't be ******** just because they are "totally wasted bro!!"
**** happens in the world.Spending time with people getting drunk and high can only increase the number of these kind of episodes. Its not always what happened as much as how it gets written up. ( cops lawyers etc. ). Never walk into a place unless you have another way out. You lucked out. I hear you I've been there too.
All's well that ends well... we all have our limits.
Since we're all sharing stories about putting drunks in their place... I remember a drunk neighbor was giving my mother a hard time once; I was about 17. The guy was getting physically violent so I decided to step in... adrenaline was kicking in pretty hard and I socked him the face, knocking him to the ground. Could I have simply restrained and talked him down? Maybe. But I can tell you he never did it again and called me "sir" from then on.
Since we're all sharing stories about putting drunks in their place... I remember a drunk neighbor was giving my mother a hard time once; I was about 17. The guy was getting physically violent so I decided to step in... adrenaline was kicking in pretty hard and I socked him the face, knocking him to the ground. Could I have simply restrained and talked him down? Maybe. But I can tell you he never did it again and called me "sir" from then on.
It's a different issue altogether, but I've just got to comment:
The way you keep drunks, exhibitionists and/or aggressive knuckle draggers off the stage is to 1) anticipate it, and 2) make it a serious issue with venue management - in advance of the performance.
You have a quick face-to-face discussion with the owner or manager (or if you work by written contract, then in writing), making it very clear that venue security is his responsibility, and that you expect him to deliver: No unauthorized persons allowed on or near the stage throughout the entire time you and your band are in the house. Period. No exceptions. If it's allowed to occur regardless, then you are free to apply the sanction of your choice - up to and including the option to pack up and walk out, if necessary.
MM
Lot of wusses on this forum.... the guy punted a drunk blocking the doorway out of his way... big deal... those who are freaking that it was assault or he should have called the bouncer please turn in your man cards...
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
You're lucky you didn't get your head blown off very lucky and you should hope to God somebody doesn't remind him off the incident and he and some buddies come looking for you.
We all make poor judgments.
The fact that it's still bothering you suggests to me that you've already learned everything you needed to learn from it.
The fact that it's still bothering you suggests to me that you've already learned everything you needed to learn from it.
Rick Auricchio
Registered Bass Offender
Yes. Nobody but you and I seem to have considered that lots of people carry deadly weapons.
I have a '68 Tele bass that is dense enough to stop all but armour-piercing bullets. The old Peavey T-40 is highly recommended for this application as well. Additionally, both models will render a drunk unconscious if dropped (accidentally) from a height of greater than .67 feet.
