The Vélez Sarsfield Stadium was the scene of an unforgettable event on Sunday, May 31, when the Airbag band offered a show that gathered over 40,000 people for three hours. Between the power of national rock classics, lights, and the energy of the public, an unexpected event occurred that quickly took over social media. In a moment of the night, while executing one of his most acclaimed solos, guitarist Patricio "Pato" Sardelli lost patience with a drone that was flying over the stage. The device, equipped with red lights and a camera, approached too close to the musician. Without hesitation, Sardelli struck the drone with his guitar and sent it directly to the ground. The action was as quick as it was precise, and the device fell near a group of fans, who did not hesitate to capture the moment with their phones. The drone, with its blades doubled and its casing visibly damaged, was recovered by its operator, who approached the scene with resignation to collect what was left of his tool. The images of the incident spread like wildfire on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Fans flooded the platforms with videos, photos of the fallen drone, and memes that highlighted the rock spirit of the guitarist. Even the drone's operator shared an image of the device alongside other drones, accompanied by the message: "You gave it all, friend", demonstrating that he did not harbor any resentment and preferred to join the wave of humor and camaraderie that surrounded the event. The concert at Vélez was the fourth sold-out show that the band has performed in Liniers. The stage setup was monumental: it included a scale model of a real F-16 plane, missiles, explosions, and a large Argentine flag displayed at the highest point of the stage. The repertoire combined classic songs with new ones from their work "The Club of the Fight II". This performance reaffirmed Airbag's position in the Argentine rock scene, adding nine sold-out stadiums in less than a year and a loyal fan base that follows them unconditionally.
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Airbag Guitarist Takes Down Drone at Vélez Sarsfield
Airbag guitarist Patricio Sardelli took down a drone with his guitar during a concert at Vélez Sarsfield Stadium, in a move that went viral on social media.
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