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On This Day October 9 1980 – A Riot Broke Out at a Black Sabbath Concert

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On This Day October 9 1980 – A Riot Broke Out at a Black Sabbath Concert.

On this day October 9 1980, a riot erupted during a Black Sabbath concert in Milwaukee after the band abruptly left the stage. The chaos began when bassist Geezer Butler was struck in the head by a bottle thrown from the audience, prompting the band to walk off mid-performance.

Frustrated fans responded by tearing apart seats, damaging the venue, and clashing with security, causing significant property damage and multiple injuries. The violent outburst became one of the most infamous...
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