#SHOWBIZ: Punk band Otoboke Beaver apologise after guitar-throwing sends fan to hospital
TOKYO: Punk rockers Otoboke Beaver have apologised after hospitalising a fan.
Japanese punk rock band Otoboke Beaver has apologized for a recent incident at their April gig in Osaka, Japan, where a fan required hospitalization after being struck by a thrown guitar. The four-member group, which includes singer Accorinrin, guitarist Yoyoyoshie, bassist Hirochan, and drummer Leo, issued a public statement expressing their sincere regret for the accident.
The injured individual required seven stitches to address a forehead laceration and a cervical sprain. Otoboke Beaver acknowledged their role in causing the incident, stating that their handling of the situation could have been improved. The band admitted that coordination with staff and their response to the incident was not prompt, leading to delays in their apology and public statement.
Otoboke Beaver's farewell performance at the Osaka gig marked the departure of their former drummer, Kahokiss, who took maternity leave and was replaced by Leo. The group's intense stage presence and energetic performances have earned them a reputation for bringing fun and speed to their music.
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