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13 Unluckiest Musicians: David Bowie




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Eye-Yi-Yi!

Musicians are accustomed to being pelted with roses and underwear during their performances, but on June 18, 2004, David Bowie was struck by an object of adoration that almost cost him his sight. About 20 minutes into a performance in Olso, Norway, the stick of a lollipop that had been thrown at the singer became wedged between his left eyeball and his eyelid. A panicked member of his entourage rushed onstage and helped him remove it and Bowie -- ever the pro -- continued the show.


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      See photos of David Bowie in our Friday the 13th gallery. From falling on stage and getting hit by lollipops to getting burned and caught lip synching on Saturday Night Live, we count down the most unlucky moments in music.
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