Badly Drawn Boy apologises for gig tirade

Badly Drawn Boy has apologised for losing his temper at a recent gig.

The singer caused controversy last week when he shouted abuse at the crowd during a performance in Los Angeles and stormed off stage after just four songs.

The 41-year-old - real name Damon Gough - has now said sorry to concertgoers "caught in the crossfire" of his anger at the Troubadour gig.

In a video message posted on his Facebook page, Gough said: "I can start by saying that there is no-one more upset by this situation than myself. As an artist you only want to do the job to the best of your ability... When that is compromised there is a tendency to get frustrated.

"I don't feel I owe an apology to those who heckled but I want to profusely apologise to those caught in the crossfire, especially a guy who had to leave with his young daughter and all of you who stuck by me to help turn things around."