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Paul Dee , Leeds
Posted 2011-06-19 3:30 PM (#27887 - in reply to #27824)
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I was lucky enough to be there but I nearly didn't make it for personal reasons as I only picked up my phone messages as I was leaving the arena during Alice Coopers set.
What I didn't know until then was that my baby girl had gone into hospital with suspected meningitis. Obviously had I picked up my voicemail when it was sent earlier that afternoon it goes without saying that I wouldn't have stayed to watch Twisted Sister or anybody else for that matter.As luck would have it she was ok and they kept her in for a couple of days just to make sure.So maybe somebody was looking after me that day.

I had been to Donington many times through the years when it was known as Monsters Of Rock but I hadn't been to Download since they had moved the arena from the middle of the racetrack so I was looking forward to checking it out.I met up with Richard and Funtazia Dave on arrival and asked them if they had seen anybody else yet.They said Dan Bach was around somewhere but hadn't seen any of the other UK SMFs.After catching the back end of Rock Sugars set I decided to make my move.

I got myself to the front barrier for Dios Deciples and remained there for the next few hours through the sets of Mr Big and Cheap Trick until Twisted Sister came on stage.That's dedication for you! When I got there I couldn't help but laugh as I saw who else but Dan Bach stood sidestage talking to all the crew members! The flukey bugger!! Well done to you mate, I can't wait to see the photos.

By the time the TS intro tape kicked in I was desperate for a piss but I wasn't gonna move for anybody. For the next 55 minutes it was business as usual for Dee and the boys as they kicked ass whipping up the crowd into a frenzy and getting everybody singing along and punching their fists into the air. There was a couple of surprises in the set list which included Catain Howdy - not a number I would have exected them to play in such a short set.As ever I absoloutely loved it and the audience was totally won over.

The only cause for complaint that I had was based on two things that resulted out of a shortened set.
1- Did they really have to use the AC/DC song as an intro because it actually accounted for 5 minutes of their set? This time would have been better spent performing one of their own tracks and just being introduced by Danny and coming straight on to WYDKSCHY!
2-Less set time meant fewer raps by Dee which is always one of the best parts of the show.

All in all a fantastic day for everybody and another legendary UK performance by the band.Come back anytime soon.

Rocky Randall, I tried looking out for you but never saw you down the front I hope you enjoyed your day as much as I did.

It goes without saying that I couldn't make the London gig as my daughter had nly just come out of hospital.
A shame but as I'm sure Dee would agree - family comes first.
Dee,Jay Jay,Eddie,Mark and AJ I thank you once again for the pleasure that is a Twisted Sister Live Show!

Paul Dee , Leeds.
SMF Cyndi
Posted 2011-06-19 11:23 PM (#27894 - in reply to #27824)
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SSSSSSSMMMFFFFF Richard!!! THANK YOU for the video's and report! Long trip and glad everyone made it safely. When that A/C intro starts, my adrenaline hits an all time high!!!!

Bro, I will be thinking of you tomorrow, prayers you will feel coming from ME, your SMF Sis...I know that the TS spirit filled your son from that show and therefore will get him through!!! The Power and The Glory baby!

Hugzzz....keep the faith! I'll be thinking of you, your son and family!\o/
~Cyndi
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SMF Cyndi
Posted 2011-06-19 11:29 PM (#27895 - in reply to #27887)
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Paul,

I am so glad your daughter is OK...geeze, what a scare!!!!!!! Worst message to get for sure. Glad you were able to get to the one show. Family first you got that right! Thanks for the report. I pray all is well now with your daughter.

Thinking of ya my over-the-pond Bro!

Hugzzz,
~Cyndi
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My world is surrounded with the best SMF's ever! THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SMF Cyndi
Posted 2011-06-19 11:32 PM (#27896 - in reply to #27860)
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"G THANKS for this link and review!!!
SMF Cyndi
Posted 2011-06-19 11:34 PM (#27897 - in reply to #27870)
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Thanks Gig for the video link!!! Awesome!!!! I need a FIX soon!

gig addiction - 2011-06-16 3:05 PM

Totally loved the Download set. The time just flew by. Now if only one of those "15 days a year" could be a full headline club gig,somewhere like Rock city, Nottingham, things would be perfect :-)
Heres "You cant stop rock n roll" live at Download festival : http://youtu.be/BXnDEx_93es
George
Posted 2011-06-20 1:55 PM (#27901 - in reply to #27897)
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A few more clips from Download.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXnDEx_93es&feature=player_embedded#at=10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SkivpHBRL24

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XIR2WQF659w
rocknroller
Posted 2011-06-21 2:46 AM (#27909 - in reply to #27824)
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I was there man and they rocked . crazy as ever . was well satisfied with ace performance by the TS boys . they was 100% pumped up and ready to give it some . i thought some guys was going to barge infront of me i said no way i been waiting over 20 years to see em return . (saw em first time around at donington) . well done guys you really showed em how its done no bullsht and i expect gained loads new fans . \m/ . liked the simon cowell bands jibe lol and had a good laugh at the TS interview backstage (loaded) you can see it on youtube where Dee ends up saying Sick Bastard to a subject they hit on lol ... funny as fk .

Edited by rocknroller 2011-06-21 2:57 AM
George
Posted 2011-06-21 10:35 AM (#27914 - in reply to #27909)
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Another review of Download

19.40-20.35 – There’s been quite a few names on this Download bill that would get the collective blood pumping of those in attendance who are just that bit older than the average attendee’s age. The Second Stage is the host to some such bands tonight and first up are American hard rockers Twisted Sister (8), a group who are old enough to be grandfather of the thousands watching Avenged Sevenfold around the corner. Those who opted for the old rockers were not left disappointed, as Dee Snider makes absolutely certain that everyone in the crowd gets involved in one way or another (most notably asking everyone to sing along to ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ so A7X can hear it from the Main Stage). The frontman is a livewire, despite the age of 56, and spends just enough time talking to the crowd and making sure everyone feels part of the performance. Blasting out hit after hit, Twister Sister wrap up a brilliant set with the anthemic ‘I Wanna Rock’, and for those who only hear these kind of songs in rock pubs and clubs (like myself), this acts as an open invite to check out more of the band’s back catalog. (LS)

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