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The Exploited - Vocalist Collapsed During The Concert


Vocalist Wattie Buchan of legendary British punk/hardcore unit The Exploited was rushed to hospital after collapsing on stage due a suspected heart attack during the band's concert in Colombia on Saturday night (December 10). The 65-year-old punk legend, who has a history of heart problems, was performing the song "Army Life" with his bandmates at La Estrella Roja Calle 66 when he started feeling unwell, clutching his chest and bending down before dropping to his knees.

Bands statement on Facebook: ''Yesterday, December 10th, 2022 during the end of the set Wattie collapsed on stage in Bogota, COL and was rushed into hospital by ambulance. Thankfully Wattie is feeling better now and is resting in a hotel in Bogota.

"We hope to be able to return safely home to the UK tomorrow. Due to doctor's orders all remaining shows for 2022 have been cancelled, including tonight’s performance in Cali, COL. We apologize to the fans, promoters and everyone affected by this situation. Thank you for understanding.

"Also our London show on the 16th December will also be cancelled once again we are sorry about this but Wattie is exhausted and told to cancel all up coming gigs for this year.




Source: facebook.com
Band profile: The Exploited
Posted: 14.12.2022 by Bad English


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14.12.2022 - 22:02
BitterCOld
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Sad news, hope he is ok.

Age takes it's toll. As does, I imagine, trying to front a punk rock band in a live venue at 65 when performing at 2,600m altitude.
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