Posted on 06/10/2006 12:55:29 PM PDT by OKIEDOC
SOLANA BEACH – An annual fun-filled fiesta quickly turned into a fiasco Sunday when entertainer Hank Williams III spewed profanities from the stage and encouraged slam dancing that sheriff's deputies tried to stop for fear of massive injuries.
Yesterday, city officials were still recovering from the debacle, which happened at the end of the two-day Fiesta del Sol.
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The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce produces the annual fiesta that features live music, arts and crafts, children's rides and international food.
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The singer, grandson of legendary country star Hank Williams, is known for his hard-driving songs and off-color language. He was paid $5,000 to perform and was a surprise headliner addition, Ott said.
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Ott, who was at the event, said Hank III encouraged 40 to 50 fans to form a mosh pit – in which dancers jostle and shove one another – that deputies feared would lead to injuries. About 10 percent of the packed audience of 3,000 to 4,000 people were children, adding to the concern, Ott and organizers said.
When a security guard escorted a fan from the moshing hot spot and deputies confiscated cans of beer from the crowd, Hank III got angry and the crowd got agitated.
One of his singers jumped into the crowd and some in the crowd tried to jump onto the stage.
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Herzberg said yesterday in a telephone interview. “This was one time for the fiesta to make an impact so our children can hear and see music.
“I talked to his agent. He had assured me he would sing country music,” Herzberg said. “He put on a great show, but he used the 'f' word too much. He was trying to create a frenzy.”
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Hank why do you drank, why do you get stoned?
It's a family tradition!
He would probably say "It's a family tradition"
Sorry.:')
Why do you roll smokes? Why do you act out the songs that you wrote?
C/W doesn't have pits. We have dance floors. I wonder if the cops knew the difference?
Isn't HW III going to be at both of Hannity's Freedom Concerts, in a few weeks? I wonder if he'll pull this crap, or if Sean can keep him sober and straight until it's over...
What an embarassment!
He was paid $5,000 to perform and was a surprise headliner addition, Ott said.
Only 5k, I thought he was a big star.
At Hannity's upcoming freedom concert? Should be a blast huh!
Why would they schedule a guy that sings a song about the "F" word? I don't understand how they booked him so cheap either. Our local radio station is giving tickets to a hanger party with him. Note to myself..If I win, leave the kids at home, just in case, even though I haven't seen him do this before..
He's trying to give his low-level celebrity a shot in the arm. It shows no class. But I'm not surprised.
What on the name of Roy Acuff has happened to country music?
Must not be familiar with (C)rap music.
No. It's his father, HANK WILLIAMS, JR., who's doing the Hannity concert.
Close..but no cigar!... http://www.2famouslyrics.com/h/hank-williams-jr/family-tradition.html
Hey, who's keepin' score!
Because they think it's cool. Because they cannot stand the idea that they aren't the coolest thing alive. Something like that.
susie
I agree. I can't understand either why crowds applaud vulgar stand-up comedians.
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