I love live music. There, I said it and I'm glad. I love live music a lot more than just sitting down and listening to it. What I listen to while I'm running, for example, is not what I'd go see live.
I have been to two Ozzfests, both involved a surprise for me since I was basically there to see Ozzy (OY! OY! OY!)
The first Ozzfest I went to, I was hanging out by the press area, and BS'ing with this tall bald guy with weird piercings. Didn't know who the hell he was, but he was pretty memorable because of the fang piercings. Later that day, when Disturbed came on stage, I discovered it was David Draiman. That was a hell of a show too.
The second Ozzfest I went to, I went to the restroom during Limp Bizkit (because that's where you should be when Limp Bizkit is playing) then made my way forward after and got to see System of a Down. They were truly incredible. They had passion, heart and soul, and they did a Billy Joel cover. I bought their album and couldn't completely get into it though. (I think Toxicity is a great song though).
I haven't been back to Ozzfest, as I haven't had a ride and haven't run with people who would want to go with me. I'm not unhappy.
Another artist I've seen live twice and bought tickets to see again is Steve Vai. Steve Vai is, all things considered, a genius. He's classically trained and can transcribe rock guitar music. He is amazing to watch. I can't just sit down and listen to his albums (though I can listen to Whispering a Prayer all night long).
I love a good Psychobilly Freakout. I've seen Rev. Horton Heat once. Unfortunately the person I was with was in a contagiously pissy mood and I was not happy with the crowd, but if I could attend with someone who was willing to protect me from falling drunks, I would LOVE to see The Reverend again. Unfortunately, sitting down and listening to him is not quite the same. *le sigh*
I also saw an incredibly good Les Claypool show some years back. (It was at the Quest, that pretty much dates it). I do have a copy of Sailing the Seas of Cheese, but shouldn't everybody?
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