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I almost saw this band live three times. That “almost” will take a bit of explaining.
The first was when they were very young and opening for co-headliners, Sammy Hagar and his band and Ted Nugent. The second time they were on their own tour. The “almost” happened on the third time. And I’m telling on myself here.
I took a young lady to the show. She wanted something to drink while watching and wanted Crown Royal, a pint with that wide upper bottle. I was against it, my boot couldn’t be used to sneak it in, but she said it would be fine in her pocketbook. I knew better. At the show, when the usher told her to open her pocketbook, she barges past. I watched a cop stop her while the usher was looking under my open jacket. By the time I stepped up, He was holding the Crown Royal, asks me if I wanted to pour it out. A trash bag lined trash can sat there just for that purpose.
We got seated and she began complaining about not being able to enjoy the show. That kept up when the opening band, Tesla, started. About two songs in, she demanded we leave. You guys know how it is when you’re interested in a young lady.
Sixty bucks down the drain.
There, I told on myself.
Steve M said:
A band I never got around to seeing either.
Alex J. Cavanaugh said:
I have seen them three times, including their In the Round tour. After a sixty dollar investment, I don’t think my interest would’ve been quite that strong. Then again, I was always a geek when it came to rock concerts.
charlesgramlich said:
I really liked the early stuff by Def Leppard. Lost interest after the “Pour some sugar on me” era. But the early stuff was kicking.
Richard said:
I would have told her to go wait in the car, or take a bus home, or whatever, but get outta my sight, dumb babe. But you should have learned: concerts are not for dates.
Richard Prosch said:
Great story! Like you and Charles, I was there at the beginning with the early albums (used to drive into town cranking “Hello Ameeerrricaaa!”). Good memories.
Randy Johnson said:
Yea, Richard, when the male is pursuing a female, he will do stupid stuff.