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Babyshambles' Drew McConnell Injures Rib and Spine in Bike Accident

  • Posted on Jul 11th 2011 11:58AM by Dan Reilly
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Even though he's survived being in a band with Pete Doherty, Babyshambles' Drew McConnell still isn't invincible.

The bassist is currently recovering from falling off his bike last week. According to NME, McConnell broke his ribs and injured his spine, shoulder blade and knee. It is not yet clear what caused the accident.

The band's manager, Adrian Hunter, took to an online forum to relay a message from McConnell: "I have surgery on my spine today and the next day on my knee. Plates, rods and screws going in both spine and knee. They ain't told me what they plan for my shoulder blade and broken ribs yet."

Hunter also reports that McConnell, who has also played in Doherty's solo backing band and the groups Mongrel and Helsinki, is feeling "comfortable but if a little pained."

Get well soon, Drew.

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Who is this Turd Burglar ? Babyshittles, never heard of them.

July 12 2011 at 4:42 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
edperk

I am recovering from a Recluse Spider bite just to let you know my arm is 3 times its normal size.Rev Tony Turner former Jon the Postman bass /guitar kazoo & jews harp player Well famousFootball something.Loony I fell off me bike all the time Get on with it you snivelling wazock.Boo Hoo.

July 12 2011 at 3:14 AM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply
mbl41234

Wow - that's really lucky, so glad to hear that he'll be okay...I mean, one of the music industry's biggest names, having such a close call...wait, did you say 'Babyshambles'?? WTF? Sorry, thought you were talking about someone famous. Is this another example of the 'Amy Winehouse' syndrome? Someone who's in the news but no one that any fans actually care about? Can you please tell me about any radio or internet music outlet that actually plays his music? Feel bad for the guy, being in a wreck and all....but....who the hell is he?

July 12 2011 at 12:23 AM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down Reply
vetteboy93

I fell off my bike once

July 11 2011 at 11:23 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
brennemanbelkin

What's with the British and their teeth?
Guy looks like he has a mouthful of baked beans.

July 11 2011 at 11:21 PM Report abuse Permalink +4 rate up rate down Reply
Maureen Wilson

Little confusing. His bicycle or motorcycle? I can envision a motorcycle accident, but not a bicycle accident.

July 11 2011 at 11:03 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
acousticpiano

WHO??? waste your space a little bit more on someone that know one knows. I asked 25 or so people tonight who babyshambles is and they all laughed or looked at me like i had no idea . Feel bad for Drew tho, whoever he is.

July 11 2011 at 10:39 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
pjoceans91

Who? BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Oh Spinner...night after night you dazzle us.

July 11 2011 at 10:34 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Reply
powermetal2000

Um...who?

July 11 2011 at 10:31 PM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down Reply
Bluebird25

Get well soon

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