Controversy
In 2003, a drunken Rogers taunted Australian Idol judge, Mark Holden, in an Adelaide airport terminal. He claimed that You Am I was told to 'make way' (from its record label) for new Idol winners. A physical altercation ensued and both parties were reprimanded by airport authorities.
At the 2004 Falls Festival, in Marion Bay, Tasmania, You Am I was one of the headline bands. Rogers struggled through the first few songs of the band's setlist, intermittently making comments about the "hippy shit" performed by the other festival bands. Rogers apologised midway through the band's performance and walked off the stage. Guitarist Davey Lane tried to stop Rogers, but the lead singer became aggressive and continued on his way. Less than a week later, Rogers posted on the You Am I website: "I fucked up and take total responsibility for my actions. I've got some problems with intoxicants that I haven't dealt with in a long time and it's come back and bit me."
Rogers returned to Tasmania two months later to perform in the A Day On The Green series at Tolosa Park.
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