| Author | Message | ||
     Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 113 Registered: 02-2003 |
Poison played PNC Arts Center here in New Jersey last night, and my wife and I went to see them. I have to say, they put on quite a show! The ticket included Skid Row and Vince Neil as opening acts. Then Poison came on, and opened up with "Look what the Cat dragged in", complete with flamethrowers, smoke and pyrotechnics. They played all their old hits, plus a nice selection of new stuff. If you do get a chance to see them this summer, it is well worth it. - Axel | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 633 Registered: 04-2002 |
Plus the drummer is a dwebber (though he doesn't seem to post much) so thats pretty cool.... | ||
| M. K. Watson (Lrover94) Senior Member Username: Lrover94 Post Number: 845 Registered: 02-2002 |
no shit! mike w | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 634 Registered: 04-2002 |
http://www.discoweb.org/rikkirockett/index.htm | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Senior Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 511 Registered: 02-2003 |
lol, i'd never have though you were into poison axel... | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 114 Registered: 02-2003 |
I listen to many different groups, Poison is one of them. And to dismiss Poison as a has-been hair band like many do, is unfair. Sure, they are not as big now as they were back in the late 80's and early 90's, but that's ok. They have evolved quite nicely over the years, though. Listen to "Crack a Smile" some time, that record is all over the spectrum. It is mainly a rock album, but it was clearly influenced by many other styles such as blues, funk and even rap. And when Poison put on a show, they go all the way. The pyrotechnics alone is worth the cost of admission.  - Axel | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 696 Registered: 10-2002 |
We've signed several Heavy Metal groups from the 80's and early 90's. Ratt, Dokken, Iron Maiden, to name a few. Their music doesn't see the light of day anymore on Radio, but they have loyal fanbases,stay out on tour and work hard. We can release a record an often sale 100K over a few months. ROCK ON DUDE! | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 115 Registered: 02-2003 |
Yes, it was obvious that Poison still have a big, loyal fanbase out there. I believe PNC Artc center seats 7000, plus there is general admission on the lawn. All the seats were filled, and there were a large crowd on the lawn, as well. So I would estimate that the crowd was somewhere in the range of 10,000 or so. Everybody knew the lyrics to all the songs, too. The crowd sang along to everything Poison played throughout the entire show, it was amazing. Any band who can pull off something like that, is head and shoulders above your average bar band.... The show was great, if you like good, loud, old fashioned Rock'n Roll, it is well worth it to go see them this summer. - Axel | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Senior Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 515 Registered: 02-2003 |
yeah ax, i am seeing you have some diversity! norwegian bluegrass on the ride to the poison show, i love the thought. rd | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 116 Registered: 02-2003 |
Actually, we were listening to WKTU, an oldies station, but I do listen to the norwegian bluegrass, too. Not to mention Yes, which I have also seen live a few times. So yeah, my taste in music is pretty diversified...... - Axel | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 697 Registered: 10-2002 |
Axel, I know awhile ago we discussed legal downloading. Have you checked out: www.applemusic.com It's my understanding they "sold" 250K downloads the first day they were in operation. $.99 a single, $9.99 for an album. My days are numbered... | ||
| Glenn Guinto (Glenn) Senior Member Username: Glenn Post Number: 651 Registered: 02-2002 |
Ax, isn't KTU that hip-hop/club music station where Ru Paul was a DJ at one time? (I have a 16 year old sister so I know these things  ) I'm pretty diverse in my music as well, the only thing I can't stand are those techno-hiphop-ish music that seemed to have one set of chords that repeat over and over and over and.... | ||
| Greg French (Gregfrench) Senior Member Username: Gregfrench Post Number: 432 Registered: 11-2002 |
What a weird coincidence... We have all been singing "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" at work today. Someone mentioned it earlier, and it has infiltrated our subconcious. It has been that song "stuck in your head you can't get rid of" and we have been joking about it all day. | ||
| Jon Santana (Mustache) Member Username: Mustache Post Number: 64 Registered: 09-2002 |
As a former New Yorker, I gotta fling some shizzle at ya, Axel :P i know, i know, you dont need nothin but a good time... but Poison? Now that I'm back in So Cal, I've been dying to wheel with Rikki. Maybe i'll have him sign a Dweb shirt for ya ;) | ||
| Tom V (Cozmo) Member Username: Cozmo Post Number: 162 Registered: 09-2002 |
I knew there was something disco about Poison, with their big hair and glam outfits. This confirms it..........Get it Disco and disco........Rikki has an '03, well it was funny in my head. | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 117 Registered: 02-2003 |
You know Jon, taste is a subjective thing. Either you like something, or you don't, and that's cool. I don't like or dislike something because that's what I am supposed to do. As I get older I like what I like, and that's that. As I said, I like Poison, and many others. I like Rikki's solo record, too. And I enjoyed the concert, I always liked seeing music played live the way it is supposed to be heard. And of course the 2 backstage passes Rikki gave me made it even more enjoyable... - Axel | ||
| Jon Santana (Mustache) Member Username: Mustache Post Number: 65 Registered: 09-2002 |
Thats awesome! Rock-on 'till the break of dawn! | ||
| Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 351 Registered: 11-2002 |
Bizzarre , thats all I got to say...... Kyle "Blow me" | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 118 Registered: 02-2003 |
John: yeah, I read about the Apple music store the other day. I haven't had a chance to really checking it out yet, but I like the concept. - Axel | ||
| Eugene (Eugene) Member Username: Eugene Post Number: 67 Registered: 02-2003 |
The Apple Music Store is a nice concept. I've purchased about 30 or 40 tracks from it so far. It is limited to Mac users for now, though Apple promises a Windows version at some point in the near future. Songs are encoded in AAC format. The quality is pretty good, though some audiophiles claim they can tell the differences between AAC (128kbps) and a high-quality MP3. Since I listen to music mostly at work and while driving, it's somewhat difficult for me to spot the quality differences. Just checked...the store does offer Poison. Heck, there are three different versions of "Something to Believe In". -Eugene | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 701 Registered: 10-2002 |
Personally I think MP3's sound like crap, tinny with flatuant bass. Have you heard SACD yet? | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Senior Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 518 Registered: 02-2003 |
bobdylan.com you can build your own CD from his entire library including demo tracks and outtakes for like $1 per track. pretty cool i think. just like uncle bob. rd | ||
| Art Vigil (Colorover) Member Username: Colorover Post Number: 185 Registered: 02-2003 |
Wow, Poison? Didn't know they were still around. Those chicks were hot! How do they look now? ~Art Vigil | ||
| Brian Goodner (Bluewater) Member Username: Bluewater Post Number: 92 Registered: 03-2003 |
oh man that was harsh | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 119 Registered: 02-2003 |
I think the chicks in the videos were pretty hot, and the band looked cool, too. They look more like this now: (still cool, but different from the 80's look) http://www.poisonweb.com/ - Axel | ||
| Art Vigil (Colorover) Member Username: Colorover Post Number: 187 Registered: 02-2003 |
What?! They're dudes? Next you'll be telling me the singer from Judas Priest is  I guess at 32 I can admit to being a closet Poison fan without worrying about my friends beating my ass for it. Back in '88 it wasn't safe to listen to hair bands in my circle of underground thrash-metal fans. Glad to hear they're still putting out new music, I'll check it out. ~Art Vigil | ||
| Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1671 Registered: 02-2002 |
I got to see them in the 80s, backstage meant very little until I walked into a room full of fellas with lots of hair and a tub full of iced Heineken. Next thing I know, I'm using a folding chair to open beers. Didn't even know one of the guys was Jon Bon Jovi until afterwards. I didn't know who they were, I wanted a beer! | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 705 Registered: 10-2002 |
Paul, that reminds me of what I consider one of my first "Rock N Roll Experiences". I was working as an intern for CBS records. I was with the Epic Promotion guy and we were about to do a Radio interview with Cheap Trick and the big Rock station in town. We arrived at the hotel and he and I were first to the room. He gets on the phone and orders a case of Heinekien and 10 shrimp cocktails. I thought, "WOW, ROCK N ROLL!, this is the job for me!" | ||
| Kim S (Roverine) Senior Member Username: Roverine Post Number: 442 Registered: 03-2002 |
pssssst ... I'm tellin' all of you, you haven't heard nothin' until you've heard Ho sing "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" .... Kim | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 120 Registered: 02-2003 |
Korean karaoke style, hmmmmm. Perish the thought... - Axel | ||
| Ho Chung (Thediscoho) Moderator Username: Thediscoho Post Number: 157 Registered: 02-2002 |
 ---------- Ho Chung | ||
| Ron L (Ronl) Member Username: Ronl Post Number: 103 Registered: 11-2002 |
Come on Kim. YOU know nobody does a better Tom Jones than Ho. He has the moves.... | ||
| Ron L (Ronl) Member Username: Ronl Post Number: 104 Registered: 11-2002 |
Kinda like this, but to a TJ song. Amazing what tequila will do to him... http://www.3dfestival.com/tmp/kozoFlash.htm | ||
| One_Bad_Metro (Koby) Senior Member Username: Koby Post Number: 397 Registered: 02-2002 |
Well, I don't if it gets any more expressive either. How multi-dimensional!     | ||
| Chris Marcel (Gumarcel) Senior Member Username: Gumarcel Post Number: 620 Registered: 11-2002 |
OMG ron that is sooooo funny!!! Where do you find this stuff? | ||
| Ron L (Ronl) Member Username: Ronl Post Number: 106 Registered: 11-2002 |
LOL Learning Flash, so I find this stuff on other BBS etc. | ||
| Chris Marcel (Gumarcel) Senior Member Username: Gumarcel Post Number: 622 Registered: 11-2002 |
I wanna see some more of those clips, they are soo funny! | ||
| Troy (Mosby) New Member Username: Mosby Post Number: 3 Registered: 04-2003 |
Poison, Skid Row, Vince Neil......in New Jersy to boot. That would be my definition of Hell. | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 121 Registered: 02-2003 |
Taste is like an ass, you know - it's divided..... - Axel | ||
| Chris Marcel (Gumarcel) Senior Member Username: Gumarcel Post Number: 630 Registered: 11-2002 |
haha, thats great!!! | ||
| One_Bad_Metro (Koby) Senior Member Username: Koby Post Number: 402 Registered: 02-2002 |
I think this is also great...  | ||
| Chris Marcel (Gumarcel) Senior Member Username: Gumarcel Post Number: 637 Registered: 11-2002 |
ha, I wanna hear Ho sing the "Thong Song"! | ||
| Ron L (Ronl) Member Username: Ronl Post Number: 109 Registered: 11-2002 |
"I wanna hear Ho sing the "Thong Song"!" no you don't... trust me you don't | ||
| Chris Marcel (Gumarcel) Senior Member Username: Gumarcel Post Number: 640 Registered: 11-2002 |
hehe, I dunno it might be funny, have Ho do karokee...Is it that bad Ron? |
