Marilyn Manson Collapses While Performing Onstage: Should Singers Perform When They're Sick?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2013/02/08 15:00:00

Related Topics: Music, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Marilyn Manson, Little Monsters, Brian Warner

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Odds are that a Marilyn Manson show is an odd spectacle on a regular night. But fans were in for an even more unusual experience when Manson, aka Brian Warner, collapsed on stage during a performance at the TCU Place in Saskatoon, Canada this week -- and it happened right in the middle of a song.

The shock rocker collapsed to the floor and at first, both fans and band members just took it in stride. It was probably just Manson being Manson. But everyone soon realized it wasn’t part of the act and Manson’s stage crew rushed to his aid.

It turns out that the 44-year-old glam rocker is just suffering from the flu and probably would have been better off in bed. But he isn’t the first musician to embrace the “show must go on” motto.

Last October, Justin Bieber threw up on stage during a gig in Glendale, Arizona -- not once but twice. Never one to be outdone, Lady Gaga tossed her cookies in front of her devoted Little Monsters four times during a concert in Barcelona, Spain last fall.

With concert ticket prices as high as they are, the pressure is intense for stars to carry on even when they're feeling under the weather. But it seems like only die-hard fans would want to be subjected to their pop idols vomiting and passing out right before their eyes. Do you think musicians should perform when they're sick?

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Red Bear 2013/02/08 16:38:11

Yes

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i have to work when i'm sick
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KnowTheTruthToday 2013/03/08 10:50:08

No

Time off will not help Manson's sickness.

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sait10 2013/02/23 05:13:52

No

I know fans are going to hate me for saying this but he shouldn't perform full stop. Twice I have seen him live in concert and was very disappointed.

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Dave 007 2013/02/17 12:57:28

No

If you were born sick, like Manson, then it doesn't matter.

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mustangluver 2013/02/17 05:02:23

No

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MM shouldn't perform sick or otherwise...LOL

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Tasinahri 2013/02/16 13:11:31

No

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It does their craft no good, if they're on stage sick.

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Mj PINKYFINGERDOWN 2013/02/13 22:09:17 (edited)
bt sedlock 2013/02/13 16:51:07

No

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This guy is sick already. He belongs in menatal institution.

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macy 2013/02/13 01:35:56

No

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And nor should students, this is why I might have to switch schools...

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fooley177 2013/02/13 00:09:24

Yes

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I am a musician, and EVERY TIME I perform I am sick. Sick in the HEAD.

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JacklynG 2013/02/12 20:06:05

Yes

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But not if it's only going to harm them or stop the show like Passing out

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johnnyg 2013/02/12 19:06:10

No

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Everyone needs rest when sick. Performing is hard work.

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Corey Calabrese 2013/02/12 17:17:27

No

Not if they're 'about-to-collapse-sick'. I want the good musicians around longer. Although I can't say that a musician with a 'the show must go on' mindset is anything save admirable for having such.

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LWS 2013/02/12 16:08:22

Yes

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The Show must go on, isn't that their moto.

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Christopher 2013/02/12 13:22:53

Yes

Hell Yea rock and roll man

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MoncheleHeart 2013/02/12 12:30:30

No

You dont give your fans a true performance!

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Syra Nior Enoch 2013/02/12 10:12:59

No

He did!? D: And he's gotten tubby too. :o

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fcombs 2013/02/12 07:20:40

No

But what if the sick bastard is sick all the time? Sick in the head. But since when is it cool to puke while you perform? Ah, the 21st century grows more bizarre every day.

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bt sedlock to fcombs 2013/02/13 16:54:29

You betcha.

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dzzshadz 2013/02/12 06:06:57

No

I would rather watch them when they are healthy.

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Blessed Sheep Gone Wild! 2013/02/12 03:21:56

No

but they do anyway because it is too damn expensive to cancel a show... its a lose lose situation

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Sabrena Heimes 2013/02/12 02:39:21

Yes

If they're not so sick that they pass out, but if they're only a little ill, then yes, the show must go on. But if they pass out or throw up, stay in bed.

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Poacher 2013/02/12 00:29:42

Yes

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Probbly they shouldn't but it reminds me of drumming in a big jazz band on stage in a theater. I was coughing up blood (viral pneumonia), but in between gasps for air I swung!

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Acacia Slocum 2013/02/12 00:29:39

No

They need rest! Otherwise it gets even worse!

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Ramón 2013/02/12 00:25:55

Yes

He/she was sick? Couldn't tell. I thought MM was sick before he/she was sick.

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Jenna to Ramón 2013/02/12 04:50:41

It's a he I've seen proof.

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Cokimonsta 2013/02/11 23:53:48

No

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Exposing a bajillion people to your sickness, not performing to your fullest.

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jessica doyle 2013/02/11 23:05:58

No

He fecking collapsed. He went on sick this is what happens

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harrison.holthaus 2013/02/11 22:45:40

Yes

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The show must go on

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lillian.mossinlanggaard 2013/02/11 22:07:05

No

Only if they do not want to take good care of their health

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spencerific93 2013/02/11 22:03:24

No

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While noble, no singer should risk their health for their fans. Stay home, get some rest, and reschedule the show. The fans will forgive you.

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kiedisfreak13 2013/02/11 21:44:06

No

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If they don't take care of themselves properly they may never do another show. It hurts more in the long run if you're hard on yourself.

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El Prez 2013/02/11 21:41:36

No

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Dangerous to themselves and to others by spreading ther germs.

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Tomboy110 2013/02/11 21:39:49

No

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It can be life risking, too.

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Misty LeRue 2013/02/11 21:24:27

No

Performing takes a surplus of physical activity and energy. When you're sick, you aren't able to complete menial physical tasks, never mind getting up on a stage and dancing until your heels bleed! I'm sure it would be a lesser waste of people's time and money if a star rested until they were in top shape to deliver a stellar, rather than mediocre or shocking (in the way that they throw up on people or they faint on stage), performance.

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Deirdra 2013/02/11 20:56:57

No

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They should post pone the show and make the tickets everyone bought usable for the rescheduled show. That way the people who bought the tickets can still go just a different day.

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nina 2013/02/11 20:55:44

Yes

Look on the bright side if they vomit you can find out if they lip synch or not:)

If they are really sick no but it does add to the excitement if they collapse on stage

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Cynthia Wolf 2013/02/11 20:52:45

No

Not if they're to the point of collapse!! Slow that schedule down a bit & take care of the talent, so we can enjoy many great shows to come!!

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cranejumper 2013/02/11 20:29:57

Yes

Hellll yes just like paying dollars to evil knenevil jump hoping he well crash.

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Don Pink 2013/02/11 20:16:22

No

You want to see the best not worst of the stat

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theprothinker 2013/02/11 20:12:32

No

At least that way we'd know when they're sick!

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