Musicians Who Were Attacked by Fans While Performing

Sometimes fans can get a little too carried away when their favorite artist is performing right in front of them.

It's a major security issue whenever a fan jumps on stage in hopes of a one-on-one encounter with their idol, and artists have had a variety of reactions to these potential threats, from shaking their hand or giving them a hug to running away in (understandable) fear. Unfortunately, security doesn't always have time to get to a rogue fan before they rush an artist on stage