I guarntee they won't talk to you other than to say hello. But yep, they are pretty popular.
What artist/song are you listening to RIGHT NOW? Take 2
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So there is a tour in the UK this summer, it's Foerigner/Whitesnake/Europe, out of curiosity I checked the tickets. Guess how much? For a seating ticket, arena show, £230, that's about $400. Absaloute joke, for essentially tribute bands, bar Europe of course. I swear, The Eagles started this whole exuberent charging.
You can't say that about every band. Honestly, it just depends on many varying factors. I've met famous musicians, and they've talked to me like I'm a good friend. I've met others who will talk, but it's obvious they'd rather be somewhere else.
You can't just assume to speak for how all bands feel. You can only speak for the ones you happen to be a member of.
They even do it after an artist has died. There was a Prince exhibition here and it had a VIP package. What it came down to is for a lot more money you were allowed to touch a certain guitar (and make a photo with it - most likely not included). In the exhibition you weren't allowed to touch anything.
I still did touch his costumes, because there was no glass, you do that automatically with clothing. But when I had my face real close to something to view a detail, I got a notification not to do that.
I still did touch his costumes, because there was no glass, you do that automatically with clothing. But when I had my face real close to something to view a detail, I got a notification not to do that.
I personally have never wanted to meet my heroes, I'm okay with the albums and tour.
It depends on the schedule. Right before or after a show doesn't seem ideal, as they should concentrate on a good performance. But I think they schedule the VIP meeting at an earlier, more convenient moment, as they used to with meet-and-greets too.
It depends on what they offer. Some offer Q & A's. But the descriptions are so broad and unspecified that you just don't know what you're gonna get, or how long. It's also with concerts: what happens on the day, happens on the day. Some days they have more time than others, because of circumstances.
I'm almost certain that Gene Simmons doesn't want to talk to me before a KISS show.
It's purely personal. I like it. I care about autographs too. It doesn't add anything to their work as such, it's just a bonus, an extra. I don't care a whole lot about it, but it's special.
I was just at a concert and the first thing the singer did was shake my hand and nodded a hello at me. I had never had that, it was quite special. They're sort of unforgettable moments.
It's okay if the guy is okay, if he's actually approachable, but I've heard some terrible stories about famous musicians being terrible to their fans.
....being in the media, I've had the chance to meet or speak with several celebrity types....and for the most part, have found they are decent folks with good hearts....only one that sticks in mind as being a bit stand-offish, is the late Harry Chapin.....
Well, you're a guy, so.........I'm almost certain that Gene Simmons doesn't want to talk to me before a KISS show.
Speaking for myself when I was actively gigging, I had no issues meeting with people before going on stage.
What's interesting about rock and roll artists, not one of them has been pulled into the #metoo stuff. Or brought up on charges. (Yes, there are a couple of famous cases of child pervs in music industry) but I'm talking the big main rock and roll guys. They all had sex with underage girls. Willing girls for the most part I would say. But underage nonetheless.
Gene simmons had a show on and he used to have a photo portfolio of all the girls he slept with. He kept them in a bank vault. Shannon Tweed made him burn the photos on an episode of their show. Probably a good thing. Because a subpoena might go out for that photo album today.
The upper echellon bands is what I'm talking about, those with Gold or Platinium records.
I still think it’s a broad generalization. I spoke with Joe Perry from Aerosmith at a club show (his sons were in the band opening for the Burden Brothers). He was pleasant enough. Depends on the personality, not the amount of records they’ve sold.
Everyone, about the whole artists not wanting to meet you thing. Most of the dudes in bands who aren't nessecarily arena level are usually nice dudes who will talk with you and all that. What I have a problem with is these bands who dont do that and who charge you to talk with them, I get that it is an income thing, but I don't think it's right. Now, there are, of course, EXCEPTIONS to this. I'm sure there are dudes in arena level bands who love talking to their fans, but once you reach that level, fame usually becomes a factor and you get approached by even more people. If you are in an underground rock band then you aren't going to get the same attention as say Bon Jovi.
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