Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas Swings Mic Stand Into Bandmate’s Head, Smashing His In-Ears
17 Aug 2026 · Stereogum
Usually performers have to worry about fans in the audience throwing projectiles at them — just earlier this month, Billy Strings was the latest victim, getting hit in the head with an object rumored to be a lighter. However, sometimes it's your own bandmates that get you. Last night in Springfield, IL, Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas swung the mic stand right into his bandmate Paul Doucette's head. …
