Otoboke Beaver Apologize After Guitar Toss Sends Fan to Hospital
The band acknowledged its delayed response to the April incident and said it would continue supporting the injured fan's recovery. Otoboke Beaver Apologize After Guitar Toss Sends Fan to Hospital Alex Krinsky
Otoboke Beaver, a Japanese punk rock band, has apologized after guitarist Yoyoyoshie threw her guitar into the crowd during a recent show in Osaka, resulting in a fan requiring seven stitches. The incident took place on April 9th at Umeda Club Quattro. Otoboke Beaver released a statement on August 11th, acknowledging that the band and their staff failed to address the situation promptly, waiting four months before making the public apology.
The band expressed deep regret for the incident, stating they accept it seriously and apologize for causing the fan additional burden and heartache. Otoboke Beaver emphasized that they, not the venue staff, are responsible for both the accident and its aftermath. The band vowed to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
The April concert was part of a series of Japanese shows leading up to the release of their new album, "Is the New Album Out Yet?," which included the hit single "I Don’t Need to Be in Your Strike Zone."
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