Crowded House's first major reunion gig turns out to be a "hit" of a different kind

Who was the bright spark who decided that Crowded House should be the "warm up" act for Rage Against the Machine at last weekend's Coachella 2007 festival in Palm Strings?

That's just asking for trouble. Hardcore rock and radio-friendly pop shouldn't really be on the same bill let alone on the same stage.

Predictably, Crowded House's reception -- only their second "official" gig since they announced their reunion -- wasn't as warm and fuzzy as the old days: poor Neil got pelted with a water bottle from an abusive Rage fan!

Judging by the messages left on the Frenz Forum, Crowdie fans ain't too happy about it either!

I do like this piss-take though (see below). Ironically, it was performed the night before the Coachella gig. I guess the guys knew what they were letting themselves in for...

Comments

[tuco]

Ahh Crowded House - those were good times. Their greatest hits album has been one of my favourite CD's since it was released.

And yeah - who the heck matched them up with Rage against the machine!?!

[Colin]

That clip was entertaining. California music fans don't always conform to stereotypes about being relaxed. Many moons ago (1989 maybe) I went to a Love & Rockets / Cure concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles - along with another 40,000 people, many of whom looked like it was their first foray into sunlight for some time... Anyway, the reason I mention it is the 500 person food fight that broke out across two levels of the stands, involving anything short of seats that people could throw. Very entertaining from a distance...

None of which excuses pelting Neil with a water bottle; just by way of explanation.