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Poison

Cop Killer

16:42 / 06.07.01

So, the other night I went to go see the Glam Slam Metal Jam featuring Enuff Z'nuff, Quiet Riot, Warrant and Poison. I got in for free through a friend of mine's sister not really expecting much, because I hadn't liked any of these bands since I was about 11 or so, and, even then, the only one I liked was Poison. We missed Enuff Z'nuff (they're hometown heroes of sorts, from good ol' Blue Island) and got there in time to see Quiet Riot's whole set, which had some good moments, and was rather fun altogether. Warrent blew, I never liked them and still dont. Poison, on the other hand, rocked so much that I got a new found respect for them. All the pyrotechnics and crotch thrusting somehow blew me away; it's like I completely forgot that they were a good rock'n'roll band. I guess I'll like any band that performs a song with a title as good as: "I Hate Every Bone In Your Body But Mine."

Lothar Tuppan

16:53 / 06.07.01

I almost went to this for nostalgia's sake but even 'back in the day' I was more of a Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Ozzy metalhead instead of a 'glam metal' fan.

Still, it would have been cool to see Quiet Riot. I was never a big Poison fan but I did think they were better than Motley Crue (ok...I liked Shout at the Devil but everything else they did I hated).

It's nice to hear that old bands, that didn't get a whole lot of respect when they were popular, are able to put on a good show. The hard work evident in performances like that, especially years after their heyday, brings a certain amount of respect with it.

Glad you had a cool time.

Not Here Still

12:58 / 07.07.01

Just thought you might be interested...
from Popbitch:

Don't hold your breath for the Poison comeback:Ce Ce Deville is selling autographs and handshakes for $2 a pop:

http://www.metal-sludge.com/CCAsksForMoney.htm

[ 07-07-2001: Message edited by: TB ]

Cherry Bomb

00:45 / 08.07.01

quote:Originally posted by Cop Killer:
So, the other night I went to go see the Glam Slam Metal Jam featuring Enuff Z'nuff, Quiet Riot, Warrant and Poison.

Do you have any idea how my heart yearned to go to this?

Lucky bastard.

Kali, Queen of Kitteh

03:29 / 08.07.01

Cue embarrassing adolescent moment.....

I went to see Poison I was about, oh, I dunno, twelve, thirteen, maybe? Just after the release of Open Up and Say.....Aaaaah!

I had tried to tease my hair, wore a t-shirt, and jeans so ripped it was amazing that they didn't reveal more for my age.

Tesla opened for them.

And the ticket was neon-green and black zebra stripes.

Oooooooooh....I suck.....

Unencumbered

05:35 / 08.07.01

I remember seeing the band's name misspelled as 'Poisson'. It seemed appropriate, somehow.

Kali, Queen of Kitteh

05:47 / 08.07.01

Honey, it couldn't be as true as the actual sound of the band itself.

(I'm sorry, I know some of y'all are clinging on to this kitschy bullshit, but let's face it, if we were to confess this shit, we would be very drunk....)

Tuna Ghost: Pratt knot hero

11:41 / 08.07.01

Never liked poison. I liked them even less when I saw C.C. Deville act like he was enthusiasic about Nirvana coming onto the scene.

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