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Embarrassing Onstage Antics: No. 13

13. A Lot of Hot Air

Blow-up props, from Pink Floyd's pigs to Limp Bizkit's penis, are sure sources of amusement. In 1977, Fleetwood Mac celebrated their status as the world's biggest band by incorporating a 70-foot penguin into their act. The problem with this particular inflatable was that it was always flaccid. "It would never fully inflate," recalled Lindsey Buckingham. "This thing was limping and floundering at the back of the stage."

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Chris

Hmm... I'm pretty sure I've seen footage of David Lee Roth riding around on an inflatable unit back in Van Halen's prime. Long before Limp Bizkit was a cat hair in anyone's eye.

January 16 2008 at 7:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Glenda Harrison

Can you guys spell embarrass? Try spell check next time.

December 10 2007 at 8:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply