NathanNathan Leone, the band's singer and Matthew's brother, said that the bassist was left unconscious after trying to stop a man beating his wife in the street. "A few nights ago, Matthew walked from my apartment a block and a half down the street to meet a friend for a drink.
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Jack Black, right, and Kyle Gass of the band Tenacious D perform at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. Friday, June 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)
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When he intervened in the fight, the man attacked Leone and knocked him unconscious. Leone was taken to the hospital where he has had a third of his skull removed due to damage.
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