20 Most Controversial LIVE Performances of All Time

VOICE OVER: Ryan Wild WRITTEN BY: Cillian Cunningham

Some live performances make history for all the wrong reasons. Join us as we count down the most infamous musical performances ever witnessed, from shocking stage antics to tragic crowd disasters. From rock legends pushing boundaries to pop stars courting controversy, these are the moments that left audiences, critics, and the world completely divided. Which performance do you think deserves the top spot? Our countdown includes Elvis Presley's hip-shaking appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show", Ozzy Osbourne biting the head off a real bat, Bob Dylan going electric at Newport Folk Festival, the tragic Astroworld Festival crowd crush, GG Allin's notorious 1989 Boston punk show, and the deadly chaos of The Rolling Stones' Altamont Free Concert, and more! Let us know your pick in the comments below! read more...

20 Most Controversial LIVE Performances of All Time

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