Gavin DeGraw Attacked in New York City

Posted on Aug 8th 2011 10:39PM by Theo Bark

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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.

The New York Post reports that the singer had been out drinking with a group of friends when he decided to go home alone. Around 3:50 a.m. DeGraw was attacked, though it is not believed that he was the subject of a robbery. He suffered a broken nose and cut on his face. DeGraw then tried to leave the scene when he was hit by a taxi, but was not seriously injured.

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

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January 31 2012 at 9:13 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

majikthyse02

This is an incredibly lousy report!... " beaten by a group of assailants" is the only info we are given??!!??

August 19 2011 at 5:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

rentens

you should be in bed and sleeping at 350 am

August 11 2011 at 7:03 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

southernroo

I can't believe someone would do that to him. He seems so nice in the interviews that he does. Hope he gets better soon.

August 11 2011 at 6:25 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

samike

Just get well, never mind all the nonsence. love your music

August 11 2011 at 8:54 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

Just Autumn

This is pathetic. Gavin is a good person who didn't deserve this. Saying 'drunk on the streets at 5am is a beating waiting to happen' is like saying a woman in a short dress is asking to be raped! Shame on you all! Violence is violence and no one deserves to have this visited upon them. I can't wait for the law to catch these guys. I just wonder if they realize who they attacked. Bet they are all sweating now....
Get well soon Gavin!

August 10 2011 at 10:22 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

lurenac

He's a human being wether anyone likes his music or not. I had not heard his music until today when I watched a few of his video's. He has a great voice and is a wonderful talent, and yes thats just my opinon. But like any of us he needs to be careful no matter what city your in, walking alone at 3:50 in the morning. All the best to Gavin DeGraw for a speedy recovery. : )

August 10 2011 at 9:25 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

danafrank7

Does anyone know where he was drinking? I heard it happened on 1st Ave btw 5th & 6th Street....

August 10 2011 at 7:09 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Robbert T Copper

Something doesn't sound right about this so called beat down.

August 10 2011 at 2:45 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

Franco

New albums's goanna be titled, "Mugged in New York City." Get well chap.

August 09 2011 at 10:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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