In April 2010, musician Pete Doherty caused a stir during a performance at a cathedral in Regensburg, Germany. While singing the German national anthem, Doherty inadvertently included the historically sensitive first verse, associated with Nazi Germany, which offended the audience. The performance was swiftly halted by organizers. Doherty later issued an apology, clarifying that he was unaware of the verse's offensive nature and the implications of singing it.