Rant: Roger Daltrey performing Tommy Oct 27, 2011

[Horse99]

Now, I was the biggest recreational pot smoker until 3 weeks ago when a cardiac event curtailed my smoking activities.....but last night, Roger Daltrey took some time to explain that he had recent throat surgery that saved his voice, but now he was deathly allergic to smoke. So he said, "please, you fuckers stop smoking pot in here, or I'll walk off the stage." So what douchebag continued to smoke so that he had to remind everyone two more times to stop smoking! Where is the respect for the artist? Can you not wait a half an hour to go for a smoke?
It's bad enough the low track dudes in front of me went to the washroom every 10 minutes to smoke up, so they came back to stink up our section like a used ash tray. He even mentioned to eat brownies next time, he was NOT trying to be a prude, but said it will cause his voice box to close down. And we aren't talking about some prissy Miss Britney Spears asking you not to smoke pot, because Daltrey is 67 years old, and his audience was 50+, not 15 years old.

 

[myselftheother]

Now, I was the biggest recreational pot smoker until 3 weeks ago when a cardiac event curtailed my smoking activities.....but last night, Roger Daltrey took some time to explain that he had recent throat surgery that saved his voice, but now he was deathly allergic to smoke. So he said, "please, you fuckers stop smoking pot in here, or I'll walk off the stage." So what douchebag continued to smoke so that he had to remind everyone two more times to stop smoking! Where is the respect for the artist? Can you not wait a half an hour to go for a smoke?
It's bad enough the low track dudes in front of me went to the washroom every 10 minutes to smoke up, so they came back to stink up our section like a used ash tray. He even mentioned to eat brownies next time, he was NOT trying to be a prude, but said it will cause his voice box to close down. And we aren't talking about some prissy Miss Britney Spears asking you not to smoke pot, because Daltrey is 67 years old, and his audience was 50+, not 15 years old.

There's self-centred assholes in every age group, who think of nothing but their own comfort.

 

[Horse99]

There's self-centred assholes in every age group, who think of nothing but their own comfort.

yes, and I forgot to mention the classless idiot behind me how shouted "suck it up, buttercup" when he complained the third time.....

 

[badbadboy]

You wanna complain about the Pot Smokers - Go see Roger Waters. Just sit there and inhale. ound:

Seriously, the building was blue with smoke when the house lights went up.

I've seen the Who the past three times they were here. Although Roger's voice was not the greatest on the very high powerful notes, it was generally pretty good overall. Look at Elton John's band now. He has a younger guy singing the high notes in songs which he can not handle any more. The only older dude singing his own high note stuff is Steve Tyler with Aerosmith

Last night was special for me. I finally got to see Jeff Beck who played at the Centre. :thumb:

 

[myselftheother]

yes, and I forgot to mention the classless idiot behind me how shouted "suck it up, buttercup" when he complained the third time.....

Did you really think my reply to this post was a shot at you? I was agreeing with you, Horse...let it go....breathe. Maybe you should go smoke a joint.

 

[myselftheother]

You wanna complain about the Pot Smokers - Go see Roger Waters. Just sit there and inhale. ound:

Seriously, the building was blue with smoke when the house lights went up.

I've seen the Who the past three times they were here. Although Roger's voice was not the greatest on the very high powerful notes, it was generally pretty good overall. Look at Elton John's band now. He has a younger guy singing the high notes in songs which he can not handle any more. The only older dude singing his own high note stuff is Steve Tyler with Aerosmith

Last night was special for me. I finally got to see Jeff Beck who played at the Centre. :thumb:

Would have loved to see Jeff Beck, that would have been awesome to see. I had the same experience when I saw Soundgarden, assholes getting kicked out for smoking cigarettes. Can't they wait? You can smoke a joint before you go in, and feel good for most of the show, but can't these guys wait for a butt?

 

[Horse99]

Would have loved to see Jeff Beck, that would have been awesome to see. I had the same experience when I saw Soundgarden, assholes getting kicked out for smoking cigarettes. Can't they wait? You can smoke a joint before you go in, and feel good for most of the show, but can't these guys wait for a butt?

No, not at all...I didn't think you were taking a shot at me.....and I've had to give up pot smoking, or being around smokers since I got a stent installed in my heart.....but I know what you mean.....sometimes the most uptight people who complain about pot smokers, need to chill out with a big fattie..... have a nice weekend All!

 

[steiln]

saw Jeff Beck last night too. My beef is they wouldn't let us out to smoke at intermission I can see none allowed inside but outside?? don't get it

 

[badbadboy]

This is a very general statement but.....

With some younger people, (or just people in general) there's a complete lack of understanding about their actions and resulting consequences.

Sad to say, but these people weren't raised to think anywhere beyond their own "self". Like if they don't see their actions affecting someone, then hey; "I didn't do anything wrong".

Either that or those "fuckers" feel that since they paid the money, they can afford an attitude of "suck it up Daltrey and give us what we paid for".

C1

While I do generally agree with your post. I need to point out that I was at a concert last year that had 15 - 75 year olds. There were two older ladies (probably 65 yr olds) behind me who would not shut up and stood up even during slow songs. Across the aisle there were people yelling at them to shut up and sit down. The "hosts" intervened 3X.

Eventually I was hit in the head by a water bottle aimed at them. That is when I charged like a bull. Hosts pulled them out of their seats and escorted them out of the building (for their own safety).