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Kid Rock pisses on Download Festival boss's sofa – Tabloid Hell

Kid Rock                                                                                            Pic: PA Photos

Kid Rock Pic: PA Photos

Hip-hop rocker reveals what really went on backstage

Kid Rock has revealed that he pulled out of playing this year's Download Festival because he thought he was treated badly by promoters – so he responded by urinating on the festival boss's sofa.

Speaking to the Daily Star, Rock claimed that his band weren't given any water and no access to a bathroom or a rider, inducing him to take the drastic action.

"They treated me like a fuck," he said. "There was just one trailer for my whole band. We had no water, no bathroom, no rider.

"The final straw was when they wouldn't give my crew any food or drinks vouchers.

"I called the promoter and told him he had two hours to get it sorted or I was out. They did nothing so I visited the promoter's office, took a piss on his couch and left."

Download organisers had released a statement claiming Kid Rock was ill and had been rushed to hospital. But the rapper said: "I was wandering the streets in Birmingham, trying to find a good movie to watch."

The star said he would like to play Glastonbury next year instead.

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richypeacocke 

Aug 27, 2008

What a total pansy. "They wouldn't give me any Evian, so I cried it off treating my paying fans like the shit I clearly think they are". Nice to know Rock n Roll isn't dead.

Stardumb 

Aug 27, 2008

Sounds more like the promoter pissed on Rocks ego so he reacted like a bitch.I'm from America and kid rock is what ruins our countries name in music. He is a complete nerd who was rich and lived on the streets to be cool.

jeannie65 

Aug 27, 2008

Kid Rock doesn't ruin our country's name (it's one country, possessive form, Stardumb.) Kid Rock is a talented musician that crosses many genres, and was treated like crap by a promoter! Promoters and other no-talent business scum who want to be famous often screw artists. They feel powerful and feed their ego. This wasn't about EVIAN - it was about TAP WATER and a toilet! SheeshStop all the hatin.

jeannie65 

Aug 27, 2008

The censors removed my comment because it was pro-Kid Rock. HA! I guess you don't support free speech?Pfffff.

qcardy 

Aug 28, 2008

Kid Rock makes the US look like a bunch of shits. his Rolling Stone cover last year made me cringe. I can't believe there are people who pay money for his music.

jorges 

Aug 28, 2008

Kid Rock is total shit in my opinion, BUT, an artist at his level should be given certain essentials like a cooler full of water and beer and place to take a shit. Being on the road starts to suck after the second week and little things like that make a big difference. You shouldn't have to pay for a bottle water if you're playing at the local pub, let alone a big festival like the download. So richypeacocke, get your head outta your ass. It's not about being a "pansy"; it's about having self-respect. Anyway, Kid Rock still sucks.

richypeacocke 

Aug 28, 2008

Self respect? He wee'd on a sofa. Hardly the epitome of restraint and respect is it. I'm sure the other bands managed to have a dump whilst there if need be, just maybe not in the diamond encrusted manner that he is accustomed.Sounds like a spoilt little brat who has no notion of anyone ever saying no to him.

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