Legend has it that he was handed a live bat at a concert and thought it was a prop -- was almost more surprised than the bat. Also - animal rights were still g

Legend has it that he was handed a live bat at a concert and thought it was a prop -- was almost more surprised than the bat. Also - animal rights were still gaining traction re: the arts. It was only in 1972 that the first "No animals were harmed in this film" was aired.