What artist/song are you listening to RIGHT NOW? Take 2
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A hippie free spirit is how I would best describe her from that short memory over 45 years ago. But kinda strange, had some weird values, was unrepentant for her role in the family, and remained an ardent supporter of Manson.
Well, it certianly sounds interesting. Cool story.
The thing that will always stay with me is when she first told me she was a member of the Manson family. At first I didn’t believe her, but then a guy from the gang said ‘go ahead - show him.’ She had hair that went below her shoulders and bangs. She takes her hand and lifted up the bangs to display the carved ‘X’ in her forehead. Did you ever see one of those movie camera shots where it seems you are getting closer but farther away from the character at the same time? It was sorta like that.
I wonder what she is doing now.
Has anyone here ever done one of those VIP arrangements where you meet an artist? I'm always wondering if that's worth it.
I've talked to and met people I admire, but to say that's worth the money they ask for these arrangements... no. They're usually kind of vague in their description of what you get for that money. You get to meet the artist, but nothing is said about how long and what you can ask. Basically you get some token that you met the artist I understand - it's really quite bizarre.
Even John Carpenter did it when he played a concert here. And he asked a huge amount, close to 200 euro.
I've talked to and met people I admire, but to say that's worth the money they ask for these arrangements... no. They're usually kind of vague in their description of what you get for that money. You get to meet the artist, but nothing is said about how long and what you can ask. Basically you get some token that you met the artist I understand - it's really quite bizarre.
Even John Carpenter did it when he played a concert here. And he asked a huge amount, close to 200 euro.
Yeah ... paying someone money to talk to you ... nah. If it's what you want to do then go ahead, but I personally wouldn't pay to meet someone. Plus, these artists definately do NOT want to talk to you, definately not. If an artist genuinely wanted to talk to thier fans then they would go out and talk with them, they wouldn't be charging you for it. Nope, wouldn't do it.
Never participated in a formal one. Depends on how much you like the band in question I guess.
Artists are doing this now more due to lost revenue from music streaming. Album sales are next to nothing now and they get pennies per stream. They make their money now from licensing, touring, and merchandise sales. VIP packages are another revenue stream.
For some bands it's thier main source of income, which is pretty sad really.
Was she somewhat famous for her association with him or did she never really speak of it later?
I disagree about the artist not wanting to to talk to their fans. That's a pretty broad generalization. Some artists genuinely enjoy talking to and meeting their fans.
I have personally hung out with a few bands / performers on an informal basis. Drinking with the Burden Brothers (Toadies lead singer's side project), Hank Williams III (I didn't know who he was at the time until he said "Hey. I gotta go on-stage!" He was opening for the Reverend Horton Heat), ran into and chatted with Corey Glover from Living Colour when he came into the bar next to the venue they were playing, got to talk to Billy Sheehan after a free bass clinic he did. They were all cool and happy to meet their fans.
I figured that's why it is and why the artists agree to it. It used to be in the past that meet-and-greets were free. They're basically meet-and-greets, just paid for now. If I had a whole list of questions for the artist I even doubt they would have time for that in a VIP arrangement.
Most like it. When you go stand on a stage you want to connect with people. Plus, they're often curious what kind of people like their music, what their favourite songs are, etc.
Not really as she didn't really speak of it publicly. I did hear audio of her being asked questions on a special of Manson that was done after he died.
These VIP packages are often sold out. Enough people do it. For me it's not even just about the money, but I'm always afraid the situation itself is awkward. That you expect a whole lot and get very little.
What I mean is that before a show artists/bands dont want to talk to you, they would much rather be doing absalouteley anything other than talking to you, before and after a show. This is the upper echellon bands though, the famous bands, they get hit with fans all the time and they do not want to talk to fans before a show.