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Years before he turned to country, Darius Rucker was the frontman for the popular pop group Hootie & The Blowfish. The singer took a tumble on the stage while performing with the band over the weekend. Some fans thought he seemed ‘drunk.’ Stay on this page to see the video and decide for yourself.
Darius Rucker Fall On Stage
Darius Rucker released his most recent country album in 2023. While he’s working on new music, he hit the road with Hootie & The Blowfish for a summer tour. The tour included 90s acts Collective Soul and Edwin McCain.
The tour stopped in Charleston, South Carolina, over the weekend. Everything was going great until Darius Rucker toppled over on stage in the middle of belting out his 2009 solo single “Alright.” He quickly jumped to his feet and joked, “I’m old as f-ck.”
Fans Concerned He Sounded ‘Drunk’
The video of the incident was posted on TikTok. Several fans thought the fall was more than just being old. There were multiple comments wondering about the singer’s sobriety.
- “You mean drunk af. Thats not how Darius Rucker normally sings.”
- “hes loaded. he never has sang the songs the way they’re recorded when live but never heard him sound that bad”
- “I think he’s drunk honestly”
- “damn is bro going through something or just a bad night”
- “Yeah he’s loaded lol I’ve seen him live and he’s actually good lol”
@ncm144xo “Not in my my hometown” 🤣still a legend. #dariusrucker #riverfrontrevival #hootieandtheblowfish
Darius Rucker has been open about his past substance abuse issues. He was arrested in February 2024 during a traffic stop. He was caught with several illegal substances on him. The singer recently pleaded no contest to the charges. The singer was sentenced to a year of probation.
Other Reactions
Not everyone thought Darius Rucker’s fall was due to drugs or alcohol. Several fans agreed that it was likely his age or just a random accident. Many were even impressed with how the singer, 58, fell gracefully while not losing his place in the song.
- “The way he sang on the way down”
- “The way he was still singing as he went down”
- “His knee just folded on him like that”
- “I think his pants are just too tight”
- “If this singing thing doesn’t work out he’s got a career in comedy.”
- “What a professional though. Just kept on singing.”
What do you think caused Darius Rucker to fall over during the concert? Do you think drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident? Luckily the Hootie & The Blowfish singer wasn’t injured.