Sounds like lead singer John Rich from the group Big & Rich had himself a real good time within the last few days. Evidence shows that Rich has had issues with his temper in the past and it looks like it has flared up once again. The star got into a fight on Wednesday and Thursday – the man’s been busy.
The first altercation came on Wednesday night when John was partying at Saddle Ranch on Sunset Strip, directly across from his hotel Mondrian. Rich was talking to a young lady and when she went to the restroom a guy named Chris Poggi came up and after sharing some trash talk, punched the singer in the ear. Poggi, apparently the jealous type, ended up in the slammer.
So you would think Rich would get a little sleep and start a new day without violence but nope–didn’t happen. At the Rainbow room on Thursday evening, John hooked up with a willing and available drinking buddy, Jerry Montano, who was reportedly “stinking drunk”.
Rich didn’t like his surroundings and became belligerent about L.A. and the people who live there. John blew that pop stand and invited a group back to his hotel room to continue the party. He became increasingly angrier as time went on and ended up hitting Montano up side the head with a beer bottle.
The police and an ambulance were called to the scene and when it came time to press charges, Montano declined. He told the cops that they were both overserved and that he is still a fan of John Rich.
Rich got a get out of jail free card this time around. Hopefully he will tame it down a bit because it’s a sure bet that not all fans are willing to take a bottle to the head.
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