British Sea Power member knocked out after 12-foot fall
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Ambulance called to band's Leeds gig
British Sea Power's sometime corner player Phil Sumner was knocked out last night (January 23) during the band's gig at the after a 12-foot fall.
Sumner had climbed an amp stack during the band’s performance of ‘A Rock’ during the encore, then he decided to jump off. He landed on his chin and was knocked out and cut.
An ambulance was called and Sumner was taken to a nearby hospital.
Sumner suffered concussion and a broken molar plus had to have stitches on his chin, but is expected to make a full recovery.
The band had already been hit by injury, with drummer Woody currently out of action after slipping a disc in his back while using a dustpan and brush.
Tom White of is currently filling in for him on the UK tour.
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Sumner had climbed an amp stack during the band’s performance of ‘A Rock’ during the encore, then he decided to jump off. He landed on his chin and was knocked out and cut.
An ambulance was called and Sumner was taken to a nearby hospital.
Sumner suffered concussion and a broken molar plus had to have stitches on his chin, but is expected to make a full recovery.
The band had already been hit by injury, with drummer Woody currently out of action after slipping a disc in his back while using a dustpan and brush.
Tom White of is currently filling in for him on the UK tour.
The Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 are coming soon – and it’s time to have your say. Vote now by heading to NME.COM/awardsvote and you could win VIP tickets to the ceremony, which takes place in London on February 28.
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