Is this the least rock n roll moment ever? Lead singer of heavy metal band Disturbed stops their gig to get the crowd to sing Happy Birthday to the guitarist
- Guitarist Dan Donegan had his birthday on the day of a show in New Jersey
- Vocalist David Draiman got the crowd to serenade him live during the set
- Two months ago they did the same for Donegan's son on his 9th birthday
- Dan missed Justin's 1st birthday and says on tour events are often missed
Being a band on tour can be tough sometimes as important family dates and occasions are often missed.
But heavy metal group Disturbed do not let being on the road get in the way of personal celebrations, even if they happen to be performing live on stage.
At their concert in Jackson, New Jersey on Sunday, they stopped their set to sing Happy Birthday to guitarist Dan Donegan.
The band Disturbed at their recent concert in New Jersey, when it was guitarist Dan Donegan's (right) birthday
Although perhaps not the most rock n' roll of moments, it was a memorable night for Dan who was joined on stage by his children.
In crowd footage of the sing-along lead singer David Draiman says: 'At this particular time of the night I think it's important to point out that we have a birthday boy on the stage.
'That's right he thought that he would get away without us saying we recognised but I say 'f*** that!
'Ladies and gentlemen wish Mr Dan Donegan a very very happy birthday.'
The audience then happily sing the famous tune to the Illinois born musician.
Crowd footage shows the sing-along led by lead singer David Draiman live on the stage
Lead vocalist David Draiman (centre) got the crowd to serenade Dan Donegan (right)
And this is not the first time the band has stopped to serenade a member of the Donegans.
Just two months ago in Luxembourg the crowd sang Happy Birthday to son Justin when he turned nine years old.
A message from Dan read: 'While on tour, there are many things we may miss back home and one of them is family birthdays! I missed my son Justin's 1st birthday back in 2008, as well as a few others!
Draiman told the crowd Dan thought he would get away without his birthday being recognised
'I'm very fortunate to have him come out on tour with us in Europe, this time to celebrate his 9th birthday! Thank you Luxembourg for making this a very memorable night for him. This was truly a heart-warming moment for us to share.'
For some such scenes may not exactly be the coolest moment, yet fans of the band certainly did not mind.
On Facebook Melissa Williams wrote: 'We took our daughter last night (to New Jersey), it was her first concert ever! She absolutely loves you guys & sang every word right along with you! She won't forget this concert ever!'
While Marie Esposito wrote: 'You guys rocked tonight! Amazing show! Happy birthday again Dan!'
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