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Gavin DeGraw in Hospital After Savage NYC Attack

Posted on Aug 8th 2011

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Singer Gavin DeGraw was brutally assaulted in New York City on Sunday night (August 7).

The 34-year-old South Fallsburg, N.Y. singer, was scheduled to appear in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on Tuesday night, while on tour with Train and Maroon 5, but was reportedly beaten by a group of assailants, late on Sunday night.

DeGraw currently resides in New York City, and had only been home for a matter of hours, after performing at Foxwoods' MGM Grand Theater in Connecticut earlier in the evening. A spokesperson for the 'I Don't Want to Be' singer informed TMZ that DeGraw has been admitted to Manhattan's Bellevue Hospital, where he is currently still under observation, but the severity of his injuries has not yet been revealed.

DeGraw had been touring in support of his upcoming fourth album 'Sweeter,' which is scheduled for a September 20 release.

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Reply #1 posted 08/09/11 1:06am

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Cowards.

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Reply #2 posted 08/09/11 1:20am

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Timmy84 said:

Cowards.

putting it nicely.

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Reply #3 posted 08/09/11 1:21am

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CHIC0 said:

Timmy84 said:

Cowards.

putting it nicely.

I wanted to say bitch ass motherfuckers originally. lol Same thing though.

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Reply #4 posted 08/09/11 1:25am

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By Zara Bokhari | August 9, 2011 9:13 AM GMT

Gavin DeGraw has been hospitalised after being attacked by a group of men in New York.

Police say that the 34-year-old singer suffered a broken nose and cuts to his face after he was beaten by 'unknown attackers' early on Sunday morning after a night out with friends reports the Daily Mail.

Gavin Degraw Hospitalized After Vicious Assault in NYC
According to TMZ, DeGraw was 'outnumbered by several people' during the attack.

The New York Daily News are reporting that the Degraw was then hit by a cab after the attack, although was not seriously injured in the accident.

A representative for the star said he is still under observation in Bellevue Hospital tonight after being taken there by ambulance.

He is said to be in 'stable condition'

The cause of the attack, which occurred in the city's East Village, is unknown. A representative for the 34-year-old DeGraw issued a statement saying, "Gavin DeGraw was assaulted late Sunday night and taken to the emergency room at Bellevue Hospital by ambulance. He is currently under observation."

The singer most famous for his song "I Don't Want To Be" selected as the theme song for drama "One Tree Hill", has been forced to cancel upcoming concert on Tuesday night in Saratoga Springs, New York.

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Reply #5 posted 08/09/11 1:27am

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Thank God he's okay. No one deserves to be whipped like that.

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Reply #6 posted 08/09/11 1:36am

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evil That freaking sucks! The craven bastards! I'm glad it wasn't worse though and that Gavin will recover. confused

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Reply #7 posted 08/09/11 1:54am

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These critics are getting pretty serious these days. I guess they really mean it when they say your career is about over. lol

Too soon? giggle

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Reply #8 posted 08/09/11 5:24am

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So sorry to read about him getting attacked then getting hit by a taxi. Makes me think was he hanging out alone? I hope there was somebody with him. Those dudes who did that most likely looknig for trouble.

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Reply #9 posted 08/09/11 5:27am

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Damn. Hope he's okay.

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Reply #10 posted 08/09/11 5:56am

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I read about this this morning and was pisssssed. Gavin is an amazing musician and vocalist and they broke his nose! That's messed up. Singing with a broken nose is next to impossible. He's currently touring with Train and Maroon 5, so this may mean that some shows get cancelled. Not cool. I hope they catch these assholes.

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Reply #11 posted 08/09/11 6:03am

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Damn. disbelief

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Reply #12 posted 08/09/11 6:07am

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He and I have a mutual friend. If I hear anything, I'll try to post... sad


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Reply #13 posted 08/09/11 6:42am

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Damn, this is pathetic.. No details yet on why this attack occurred. Hope he'll be okay.

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Reply #14 posted 08/09/11 6:48am

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I read a while ago that his brother owns a small club in the village, so maybe he was there? Too bad. disbelief

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Reply #15 posted 08/09/11 7:24am

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Yep it looks like he was there: http://en.wikipedia.org/w...nderground

It's in the same area he was attacked. Looks like he co-owns it too. Looks like he might have thrown those guys out of his club, but who knows.

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Reply #16 posted 08/09/11 8:38am

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Timmy84 said:

CHIC0 said:

putting it nicely.

I wanted to say bitch ass motherfuckers originally. lol Same thing though.

I think you should've went with your original feelings and said 'bitch ass motherfuckers'.

Pieces of shit, I hope they catch them.

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Reply #17 posted 08/09/11 10:04am

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I hope Gavin will be OK

But damn, that's awful! I hope they catch those bastards

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Reply #19 posted 08/09/11 12:57pm

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Gavin DeGraw Beating Mystery Deepens

Tuesday August 09, 2011 02:45 PM EDT

Gavin DeGraw Beating Mystery Deepens | Gavin DeGraw

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Courtesy The National Underground; Inset: Eric Ogden

It was sometime around 4:00 a.m. Monday that Gavin DeGraw was walking through New York's East Village when "some kind of argument" broke out between him and a group of men he didn't know, according to a police source.

The words escalated to violence and soon the "I Don't Want to Be" singer was under attack by what New York newspapers are describing as a gang of thugs.

The dazed and badly injured DeGraw then somehow ended up about a mile away, only to be clipped by a taxi.

Someone called 911 and DeGraw was rushed by ambulance to Bellevue Hospital's emergency room where he was treated for a broken nose, concussion and facial lacerations. He's now in stable condition and under observation.

More than a day later, a number or questions remain about the attack, including the identity of the assailants, a motive for the violence, what DeGraw was doing on the streets early in the morning and how he was able get so far before the taxi incident.

His reps have only released two brief statements, one of them ending with: "We have no additional details at this time."

According to police sources, DeGraw's recollections are clouded by his head injuries and the possibility he was intoxicated at the time. Police are hoping to find witnesses and security camera footage to fill in the gaps.

What is known is that DeGraw, who has a new album coming out next month and who has been touring with Train and Maroon 5, was apparently out alone at the time of the assault on the corner of 6th Street and 1st Avenue.

Why he was there at that hour remains under investigation, but DeGraw is a New York City resident and the attack site was close to a club he co-owns with his brother called the National Underground, where he was spotted Sunday night.

DeGraw told police that he encountered at least three individuals; various news reports say they were all men. A police source tells PEOPLE the "assailants were unknown to victim" and that DeGraw "can't clearly recall" what they argued about.

After the assault, DeGraw then was next seen at 19th Street and 1st Avenue, 13 blocks away. Police sources say a 911 caller reported a man with a bloody shirt who appeared to be heavily intoxicated.

By Tuesday morning, his reps issued an updated statement: "Gavin DeGraw is currently recovering and in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital where he was taken … by ambulance after he was attacked by a group of assailants. He suffers from a concussion, broken nose, black eyes, cuts and bruises. The police are conducting an investigation of the attack.

"Gavin and his family appreciate everyone's concern at this time. We have no information yet regarding his upcoming concert dates and promotion for his new album."
confused This is so lame. Asking why a musician who owns a club is out at 4 in the morning is like asking why fish live in water. Hope he's gonna be OK.

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Sounds like a drug deal gone bad.

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