Vampire Weekend Drummer Injured in Hit-and-Run
posted by Mojo Marshall
(via Pitchfork)
Drummer Chris Tomson was struck by a car outside a London hotel last night (February 28), according to an NME.com report and confirmed by Vampire Weekend’s publicist.
Tomson was rushed to Royal London Hospital, and a follow-up NME.com story indicates he was treated for head and neck injuries. The driver who hit Tomson, meanwhile, reportedly never stopped.
Here’s the official statement from the VW camp:
“Vampire Weekend’s Chris Tomson was the victim of a hit-and-run accident last night while walking in London. He has since been released from the hospital and declared 100% fit, despite some bangs and bruises. The band was in the UK for some shows and promo and will be returning to the U.S. this weekend.”
A Vampire Weekend in-store gig at Rough Trade tonight has been cancelled, but the band’s upcoming North American dates, UK return (including ATP vs. Pitchfork), and fest dates beyond are all still on.”
Friday, February 29th, 2008 at 4:56 pm