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Courtney Love Misses Hole Gig Due to Riot

Hole's impromptu London gig at London's Proud Galleries -- their first for 11 years -- was dealt a blow after rioting partygoers who had broken into an empty mansion closed some of London's busiest streets.

Hundreds of partygoers descended on the property on Park Lane -- one of central London's swankiest addresses -- and moved to the five-storey building's roof. Ambulance and fire crews were called to the scene after fears the roof could collapse under their weight and were pelted with bottles and stones by the crowd.

Police were called and Park Lane and Oxford Street were closed, meaning Courtney Love (pictured) could not leave her hotel.

A police spokesman told the BBC, "A large number - in excess of 2,000 persons - were holding some form of 'event' or 'gathering'.

"People were seen climbing on to the roof and police were concerned that the roof and structure of the building was unsafe."

He continued: "Police attended but were unable to access the building after some of the people inside and on the roof threw missiles, bricks and bottles at them.

The party is thought to have been organised on Facebook, and police are still trying to find those responsible. There is no news yet about a replacement date for Hole's show, though the band are also playing the Shephderd's Bush Empire on Wednesday Feb. 17.

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Ken

When will the upcoming Cd. Nobodys Daughter be released? I've been waiting for more Courtney Love since 2004 when Americas Sweetheart (Courtney had to be joking when she came up with that title)was released. Despite her myriad of shortcomings she struck a responsive note with the first Hole Cd. I was embarking on a very dark and angry time in my life. I could easily relate to the raw anger/ wounded soul tone of some of the songs. She actually has some talent and you don't see very much of that these days. When they're are'nt showing reality shows MTV and VH1 play mostly urban crap along with some slick mass produced pop acts. They also play a plethora of lame male pop singers who all sound the same to me.

February 16 2010 at 4:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Charles

I'm not a doctor, a millionare, or a celeb.. and I wounldnt pay to see hole either .. sheesh.. but the party sounded fun.

February 13 2010 at 8:13 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
David S.

I think the article is a bit confused -- I am sure Courtney was one of the 11 partygoers breaking into the empty mansion and throwing rocks at the fire department.

February 13 2010 at 5:03 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cliff

I have paid to see HOLE at the Santa Barbara County Bowl. It was a fantastic concert. Love invited about 500 fans up on stage for the encore, even though security was against it, all was in a good showmanship and the concert was one of the best next to Metallica and TOOL that I have gone to for 15 years. To hell with the ignorant, uninformed right wing God fearing religious zealots. I guess the blind sheep are deft too.

February 13 2010 at 12:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
artisan004

I'd pay......never to see her again!

February 12 2010 at 11:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lisa

Who would pay to see Courtney Love?

February 12 2010 at 9:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply