Peter Bowditch, one half of the OAP rap duo Pete & Bas, passed out mid-show earlier this week, while hanging from the ceiling in a harness.
The London outfit, who are both in their 70s, were performing in Chicago, Illinois, when the incident occurred. Footage of the moment shows Bowditch suspended above the stage as he rapped, with a group of backing dancers beneath him at the rear.
He then appeared to lose consciousness and dropped the microphone, leaving the crowd stunned. Bowditch was left hanging motionless from the ceiling, while the backing track continued to play.
Pete & Bas’ management have since shared a statement on social media, confirming that Bowditch is now OK.
“We would like to apologise for last night’s show, the good news is Pete is now in a stable condition,” the message read. “We’ll be issuing refunds to all ticket holders. All current European tour dates will still be going ahead.”
Later, Bowditch delivered a video update from his hospital bed. “As you know, recently, I was pronounced dead on stage,” he joked. “They said it was exhaustion; the doctors managed to bring me back.”
The rapper went on to say that Pete & Bas would be “announcing a tour to America” to “celebrate”. Further details on the forthcoming gigs are yet to be confirmed.
In the caption, he wrote: “Right people, it looks like I’m alive. Happy days. The wife’s brought me in a takeaway pint too, so I’m finally feeling like myself again 
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