Video: Leonard Cohen faints in Valencia during concert

Touring: Not for the Faint of Heart

Touring: Not for the Faint of Heart Leonard Cohen gave fans a scare Saturday night when he crumpled into a heap onstage in Spain following a stoic performance of " Bird on the Wire " (see video below). Cohen's publicist has since reported that he was battling a tough case of food poisoning, and music lovers everywhere are relieved to know that he is recovering well. But the news got me thinking about older artists who are still on the road bringing their music to the masses, despite the physical stresses involved. Touring is a grueling experience, as any musician who has spent even [...]

Leonard Cohen collapses onstage in Spain

Leonard Cohen faints in Valencia during concert
The 700 year old singer songwriter suffers brief lapse in consciousness.