Favoruite moments from the Capital Centre DVD

[thelastresort]

I agree actually - the 'lock yourself in the closet' bit might be important for that theory - i.e. do it to yourself and not to us!

[Midnight Visitor]

I agree actually - the 'lock yourself in the closet' bit might be important for that theory - i.e. do it to yourself and not to us!

Exactly! There's a very famous Pink Floyd/Roger Waters moment at a concert in 1977 in which Waters goes apesh*t on a fan in the audience for screaming and throwing firecrackers at the stage. That moment is one of the things that inspired The Wall. He was so disappointed in the rowdiness of the audiences in 1977 that he wanted the band to perform behind a wall to keep them from messing with the show.

[shunlvswx]

When I first saw that clip on HOTE, I thought Joe was trying to be funny (or forgive me a smartazz) with that statement and the look Glenn gave as he was saying that wasn't a happy one. Fast forward now. I didn't know people were throwing firecrackers on stage. Now that statement makes sense and why he said that. Go Joe!!

But I still laugh at that statement when I watch HOTE.

One of these days, I'm going to buy the HOTE DVD.

[Midnight Visitor]

The statement is brilliant. I always thought Glenn looked amused by it but maybe I'm not reading him correctly. All the Joe moments on that disc are classic. From the stare into the camera to the sideways look while he's playing keyboard. The only thing I don't like about that disc is that it's only 1/2 the concert. I'm greedy. I want it all!

[deb828]

Thanks for the clarification. I had wondered what Joe meant!

[GlennLover]

The statement is brilliant. I always thought Glenn looked amused by it but maybe I'm not reading him correctly. All the Joe moments on that disc are classic. From the stare into the camera to the sideways look while he's playing keyboard. The only thing I don't like about that disc is that it's only 1/2 the concert. I'm greedy. I want it all!

I think Glenn was a bit amused too.

[Brooke]

Take It Easy - Okay, here's where I'm going to cheat a little bit because I love everything about it. This is one of the most inspired, energic, and fun performances I've ever seen from this band. The band is truly in its prime at this time, and this performance epitomizes that - the way the synergy between the band and the audience is captured here is simply incredible.

This is my favorite part too! It's just plain awesome! I'm up dancing during the whole song and pretending I'm there!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

He's thanking Joe because there were so many assholes at concerts in the 70's throwing firecrackers on stage. I wouldn't be surprised if someone threw one before that speech is made. We won't know unless we get to see the whole concert some time.

I remember hearing about one drummer (don't remember who) that was hit by an M80 during a concert! It really is a public service announcement even if it was a smart ass one.

Wow MV! Thanks for the info. How in the heck did I miss this? In all these years, I was never aware of people throwing firecrackers on stage in the 70's. I wasn't able to go to concerts in those days, but you think I would've still known about this. Oh well - I guess it gives a new meaning to "if you remember the 70's, you weren't there.

So I see now why Glenn thanks Joe for his PSA - although it still cracks me up.

[sodascouts]

New info for me, too. I just thought it was typical Joe random humor and Glenn playing along with the mock-serious "thank you, Joe." Learn something new every day!

[Brooke]

I didn't know about the fire crackers either, but I never got to go to any concerts back then except the 76 Eagles one in St. Louis. And I was so far away I wouldn't have known about it anyways!