Hey Mike, great to see something new and thanks for sharing! think the pendulum swings back and forth when it comes to security at concerts. It got tighter after Dimebag (R.I.P.) was murdered on stage in Columbus and also after the mass shooting that happened at an Eagles of Death Metal show in Paris. When I first started going to concerts in the late 70s, I remember, every few songs, handfuls of lit firecrackers would get thrown in the air. I would hope that they wouldn’t explode near anyone’s face. Fortunately, that kind of thing doesn’t happen anymore.
I remember my first few concerts in the mid 80's were absolute chaos, and as a 14 year kid like myself totally dangerous. And I loved every second of it. Mostly in my experience I would see people throw firecrackers and bottles. But oddly it was mostly shoes. Why I have no clue, but sometimes the show would get stopped and the singer would ask "who's the idiot walking around with one shoe?" To which the crowd would erupt and act even crazier. Sone concerts were downright scary they were so dangerous. And that doesn't even begin to describe how the parking lot pre party insanity used to be.
I remember someone throwing a full beer at vince Neil in 1997 in Wichita Kansas.... surprisingly Neil didn't get mad. It was right into their first song of the set.
Lemmy would often mention his severe hand injury in Brazil I think where someone threw coins taped together with a razor blade in between, lacerating his thumb and then it got infected and nearly ended the tour. Other bands have said when touring certain countries the roadies would often find sharpened throwing stars embedded in the amps and cabs.
The Billie Eilish video I saw was a beaded necklace. And then who ever threw it yelled "SORRY". It was meant as a gift that was off target and hit her in the face. It seems to me that these kids and artist are so hyper aware of the social media presence that that presence determines 100% how the artist behaves on stage. In their defense every breath they take is under a microscope. I feel bad for kids these days and all the crap they have to grow up with.
As soon as this discussion started I thought of the Aerosmith m-80 in Philly incident since I’m a NJ native and the spectrum was my venue, and didn’t they come back on tour back at philly and there was a stipulation that they play behind a Steele fence? I would never throw anything on stage that’s just criminal
I spent a lot of time, probably 200 shows or more, at the old Spectrum in Philly, JFk stadium, The Vet. and saw it all. Throwing M80s happened at many shows. Throwing those green glowing light sticks at the band was always a thing, People today have no idea what a rowdy concert crowd is. Sporting events in Philly, Flyers, Eagles were worst. The Ramones shows at the smaller places would get way out of hand.
Look at what classless Sharon Osborne did to Iron Maiden. But Stevie Nicks gets gifts. It all depends on the artist. Going on forever. Thanks for bringing this up. Lamour was crazy. Ha ha ❤
People throwing anything that can severely injure or k, someone onstage should be charged with assault. Just like if you threw something deadly at some rando walking down the street.
Man, I was afraid the artist would walk off, and the show would be over too soon, and that the artist would not come back to the area- for a long time, or forever... may it not be...
I mean, I know it was a movie, but how much shit did the poor Jeff Healey band have thrown at it in the all time great film Road House. Poor guy was blind AND a sitting duck, literally. Talk about a disadvantage. On another note, they wouldn't call it Angel Dust if it was bad for you, LOL
Hey Mike, great to see something new and thanks for sharing! think the pendulum swings back and forth when it comes to security at concerts. It got tighter after Dimebag (R.I.P.) was murdered on stage in Columbus and also after the mass shooting that happened at an Eagles of Death Metal show in Paris. When I first started going to concerts in the late 70s, I remember, every few songs, handfuls of lit firecrackers would get thrown in the air. I would hope that they wouldn’t explode near anyone’s face. Fortunately, that kind of thing doesn’t happen anymore.
Thank you. Yes it does swing back and forth. Thankfully people are more aware. In the old days the concert floor was a war zone! Thanks for watching 🙏
I remember my first few concerts in the mid 80's were absolute chaos, and as a 14 year kid like myself totally dangerous. And I loved every second of it. Mostly in my experience I would see people throw firecrackers and bottles. But oddly it was mostly shoes. Why I have no clue, but sometimes the show would get stopped and the singer would ask "who's the idiot walking around with one shoe?" To which the crowd would erupt and act even crazier. Sone concerts were downright scary they were so dangerous. And that doesn't even begin to describe how the parking lot pre party insanity used to be.
Exactly!! It was always a chaotic mess! Thanks for watching 🙏
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There would be no "Smoke On The Water" without people throwing stuff onstage 😂
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I remember someone throwing a full beer at vince Neil in 1997 in Wichita Kansas.... surprisingly Neil didn't get mad.
It was right into their first song of the set.
You put your head down and keep going. Thanks for watching 🙏
Lemmy would often mention his severe hand injury in Brazil I think where someone threw coins taped together with a razor blade in between, lacerating his thumb and then it got infected and nearly ended the tour. Other bands have said when touring certain countries the roadies would often find sharpened throwing stars embedded in the amps and cabs.
Truth. It could be super dangerous. Thank you for watching 🙏
The Billie Eilish video I saw was a beaded necklace. And then who ever threw it yelled "SORRY". It was meant as a gift that was off target and hit her in the face. It seems to me that these kids and artist are so hyper aware of the social media presence that that presence determines 100% how the artist behaves on stage. In their defense every breath they take is under a microscope. I feel bad for kids these days and all the crap they have to grow up with.
Ahhhh there ya go. I feel bad for the kids also ☹️ thanks for watching 🙏
As soon as this discussion started I thought of the Aerosmith m-80 in Philly incident since I’m a NJ native and the spectrum was my venue, and didn’t they come back on tour back at philly and there was a stipulation that they play behind a Steele fence? I would never throw anything on stage that’s just criminal
I agree. Thanks for watching! 🙏
I spent a lot of time, probably 200 shows or more, at the old Spectrum in Philly, JFk stadium, The Vet. and saw it all. Throwing M80s happened at many shows. Throwing those green glowing light sticks at the band was always a thing, People today have no idea what a rowdy concert crowd is. Sporting events in Philly, Flyers, Eagles were worst. The Ramones shows at the smaller places would get way out of hand.
I agree. I saw alot of shows at the spectrum in the old days. Kids today have no idea what insanity it was. Thanks for watching 🙏
Look at what classless Sharon Osborne did to Iron Maiden. But Stevie Nicks gets gifts. It all depends on the artist. Going on forever. Thanks for bringing this up. Lamour was crazy. Ha ha ❤
Yes Lamour was nuts! Thanks for watching 🙏
People throwing anything that can severely injure or k, someone onstage should be charged with assault. Just like if you threw something deadly at some rando walking down the street.
Agree. Seems like no one gets arrested anymore for these “minor” offenses. But it is dangerous . Thanks for watching 🙏
Classic DLR!
Best!
Man, I was afraid the artist would walk off, and the show would be over too soon, and that the artist would not come back to the area- for a long time, or forever... may it not be...
I hear ya! Thanks for watching 🙏
Thin skinned artists are out there now 🎉
Truth . Thanks for watching 🙏
I mean, I know it was a movie, but how much shit did the poor Jeff Healey band have thrown at it in the all time great film Road House. Poor guy was blind AND a sitting duck, literally. Talk about a disadvantage. On another note, they wouldn't call it Angel Dust if it was bad for you, LOL
Hahahaha truth!! Thanks for watching 🙏