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Gym Class Heroes Singer Arrested
2-Jul-2008
Written by: Ivana Cheong
A racial slur by a member in the crowd led to the arrest.
Following a St. Louis concert, Gym Class Heroes’ lead singer, Travis McCoy, was arrested on municipal assault charges.
“Travis McCoy and Gym Class Heroes are anything but violent. Their message is about racial unity and having a good time,” the band’s manager, Bob McLynn said, adding that this was an unfortunate incident.
He told People, “[S]omebody in the crowd was taunting Travis with racial slurs. Travis invited him onstage with the intent of calling him out in front of the crowd, with absolutely no intention of a physical altercation.”
McCoy was forced to defend himself as the man hit his knee as he was helped onto the stage. “At this point, a scuffle broke out,” McLynn said.
“I'm sorry,” McCoy apologized to the audience, according to Rolling Stone magazine. “But when someone calls you something that's ignorant and that offensive, you have to bash their head in with a microphone.”
Missouri Police confirmed that McCoy was arrested and released on $500 bail.
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