Thanks for the comments.
I guess I shouldn't have used the word hate. I'm just used to negative comments about him and kind of
generalized it into everyone hating him. No man boob flashing either just extremely lucky sometimes.
Last night's was probably the coolest just because I got the only one given out. I mentioned a couple of
weeks ago that I had one case left but I found a Trouble pick that I forgot about so now I have to buy a
dozen more for one pick. I do know that I don't share the same taste as most here when it comes to
music but anyone reading this that likes Dio, If you get the chance to see this go. I can just about guarantee
that you will like this. I've seen quite a few bands the last couple of years and you guys have heard most of
my opinions about them. I can honestly say this was one of the better shows I've seen.
Take care Guido / Take care all.
You got ANOTHER pick?!? Damn, man! Are you flashing your man-boobs at all these bands, or what?
BTW, I don't remember hearing anyone say that they hate "Ripper" Owens. I certainly don't. He is a fantastic singer but I just didn't like him in Priest. Iced Earth was another bad decision, IMO, too.
Great singer and great guy from all I have heard. Glad you enjoyed the show. Guess I'll not be seeing those extra pick cases anytime soon, ya lucky bastich! Thanks for the review, though.
Budred wrote:
I gotta tell you guys, love or hate Ripper, that show last night was badass. They actually had two singers.
Sometimes Ripper would sing, sometimes Toby Jepson would, and sometimes they sang together. That was
one of the best performances that I've seen in a long time. Craig Goldy still shreds the guitar and Rudy Sarzo
was cool too. We were dead center leaning against the stage. I was too close to video, my camera kept shutting off.
That was about the only bad thing. That and the power going out and everything stopped working for a few minutes.
The band walked off stage and I thought that might be it. Turns out they had to wait for the keyboards to reboot.
The house gave free beer while everyone waited.(I only had one) We were so close to the band that I had too keep
moving my hands so Ripper wouldn't step on them. I even thought I was about to get hit in the face with a mic stand once.
There was many times where they(band) were actually leaning overtop of me and I had to look straight up to see them.
Craig Goldy didn't throw out a single pick. He used the same one all night. At the end the band was slapping hands with
everyone and when Craig was in front of me I asked him if I could have that pick and he handed it too me. I thought
that was pretty cool. I think they are doing about a dozen more shows. If any one here gets the chance, you really
should check this out. I only got about three hours sleep last night and I'm off to work but it was so worth it. Peace.
