The Gruesome Twosome tour

Rob Zombie is gruesome, but Alice Cooper? Not so much anymore. He ruined his gruesome image for me when I saw him on TV in pastel golf pants out playing a few rounds.

No, wait. I take that back. Alice Cooper in pastel golf pants IS gruesome!

You need to wait until the week of the show so you can do the "SUNDAY!, SUNDAY!" portion.

"Kids' seats only $5"

...I though Oz was going to let us know that Donny and Marie were back on the road together!

:p

I'm not necessarily a fan of his music, but I'm impressed with Rob Zombie's talent.

Who the hell will relate to Vince unless they know his 'alter ego'? Alice sells books, Vince wouldn't. People would just say, "Hey that guys looks just like Alice cooper!" Alice Cooper is the recognizable character that is the draw.

Knowing Vince, I can assure you, there's no way Alice would play golf unless it included golfing bloody heads into grave plots with a sword. He even scares Vince Furnier.

When I first saw the title...I thought you were going to announce about a tour involving James Taylor and Carole King.

And I was going to have to shoot you! :^0

If I could come up there and see that, or the tour you're talking about, with you it would be worthwhile.

I know you appreciate music like I do.

Plus, I know you could get me in places I can't get on my own. :^0

She must be pretty special then.

Maybe get HER to get you up front, if she can work it. ;)

To tell you the truth, I have found front row tickets aren't usually as good as rows 10-30 for most shows. It's like sitting front row at a theatre, you end up with a sore kneck and a bad view.

I got so excited when I first got press access to the 'trench' in front of the stage, but after a few shows I realized it actually sucked. I ahd worked there when in security but always had my back to the stage, so that sucked too.

You are looking up their nostrils and are blocked by stage monitors, have lights right in your eyes as you look up etc.

My favorite spots are actually at the back of the stadium, up high but without rigging in the way of the view. That's why the most expensive seats in the venue are the upper boxes, they offer the best view of most events, whether music, sports etc.

When I went to Iron Maiden last time, I sat in the upper press box seats, on a plaform in front of the box itself it was PERFECT for that type of show, which is all about stage effects. I did front row when I was younger, now it seems the show AND sound is much better from afar. I guess my tastes have matured and I appreciate the performance more than getting up close.

It's unavoidable a lot of the time, but even when I have to escort a group of VIP's or meet & greet fans, I still try to sneak back on the floor to the sound desk when I can, where it is best to take in the show. Even standing side stage doesn't work these days due to the elaborate lighting used to create a mood, which is simply lost up close.

I find it funny when I shoot some personal video from afar and post it to you TubeYou and get comments with people saying, "I was front row", "I was even closer that THAT!" etc. Ah to be yyoung and not care about the performance as much as battling it out to be the closest. Most of these guys are getting old now anyway, they look better from a distance. :D

I can promise you for Alice Cooper I will be at the back of the floor for most of it (or at least as much as I can disappear for, it'll be a busy night for me I think, we sold all of our $500.00 yesterday and tickets just went on sale today), the sound desk does get the best sound afterall.

(Damn! I'm waiting for an important call and she's almost an hour late, I have to go out and get things done. I hate it when people aren't punctual!)