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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Stands Up For The USA
(10.05.01)


A minor riot erupted at the conclusion of YNGWIE MALMSTEEN’s headlining show in Porto Alegre, Brazil on
Tuesday, October 2nd, causing the band to storm off the stage and leaving the group’s equipment vulnerable to
damage as a result of the angry crowd throwing objects in protest over the way the concert ended.

Here is a letter from YNGWIE MALMSTEEN touring keyboardist Derek Sherinian (ex-DREAM THEATER)
explaining the events leading up to the riot and his feelings on the matter:

"Something happened to me on stage last night that I feel compelled to write this letter .I am currently the only
American in YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's touring band.
What happened at last night's gig in Porte Allegre, Brazil was shocking."

"Midway through the set, YNGWIE finished his guitar solo spot with the ‘Star Spangled Banner’. The crowd of
about 1,500 people started immediately booing very loudly, and throwing sh.t on stage."

“So after YNGWIE's solo we had about 5 more songs to play. All of my spirit was gone. I finished the set
disgusted, and without looking at the crowd for the rest of the show. After the final song, the band went to the
dressing room. I told YNGWIE, ‘I refuse to go out for the encore under any circumstances, F.CK THESE
PEOPLE.’

“YNGWIE went back on stage by himself and played the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ again to a choir of loud boos.
He then said on the microphone, ‘God Bless America, and F.CK YOU ALL’ and walked off stage.

“The crowd went into a riot and started throwing sh.t on stage. We immediately were rushed back to our hotel.

“I want to thank YNGWIE for taking my back, and for standing up for the USA."

DEREK SHERIDEN

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