A few hours after we posted a story about the Black Lips' recent antics in India, the Lips gave another official story of what went down in the depths of India.
In an interview with Vice, the Atlanta punks say some of the original story they posted in their blog — in which they said they escaped through an emergency exit with security and possibly the police on their heels — was exaggerated. So, while lead singer Cole Alexander did expose himself and make out with guitar player Ian St. Pé, no charges were ever filed and there was no police involvement over the riotous show, though the tour's funding was subsequently pulled by the promoter.
Exactly why the band exaggerated some of its original claims is still a bit unclear. Read more...
We knew it was a bad idea when the Black Lips, Atlanta's (in)famous punk outfit, announced they'd be going on a short tour of India. And wouldn't you know it, the tour's been canceled midway through because the Lips did what they typically do when they perform: get crazy. In this case, lead singer Cole Alexander apparently stripped naked and jumped into the crowd, making out with fellow bandmembers in the process. This stuff typically gets them banned from clubs in the U.S., but this is India we're talking about.
A post on their blog gives all the grimy details. It reads, "We have had to flee the country of India due to having our whole tour canceled and having to escape being held by police for indecent exposure during our most rawkus set in Chennai at the Campus Rock Idol showcase.
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The Raconteurs (i.e. Jack White with an actual band) kick off their tour esta noche in Nashville. Go watch them play. In case you haven't seen it, that's the video for "Salute Your Solution" up above -- it's the first single off their suddenly-dropped Consolers of the Lonely album.
Also, we’re into the band's totally lo-fi, Logo-era website. (Websites are places where you can find virtual information that you used to have to look for in zines.)
Dates -- some with the Black Lips and the Fiery Furnaces, who we also like -- after the jump. Read more...
