Most of the time, a concert is a joyous experience for both the musicians and the fans. Performing live is where an artist lives out their creativity and passion, and experiencing this in the flesh is sometimes a dream come true for a big fan. Unfortunately, the reality is not always so joyful. There have been more than a few A-list music stars who, for various reasons, lost their cool on stage and resorted to violence with members of the audience.
Rihanna, 50 Cent, and Axl Rose are just a few other performers who have found themselves in such tense situations. Click on the following gallery to find out more about when musicians lost the plot mid-gig!