HammondDave Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 So looking forward to this show on Sunday. I first saw him in 1971 during his first tour. I will never forget that performance. The crowd was really vicious, calling him horrible names... and he WON THEM OVER! This 16 year-old had never seen anything like that... until that night. LOVE ALICE!!!!!!!!! Found this great video of his second tour (which I also saw... was a huge fan back then)... Love their West Side Story tribute. He truly brought the theatre to rock. [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xyyBPQEntI '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Found this clip from his first tour... At 9:20 someone rudely throws something at him and it hits him squarely in the face. This ULTIMATE SHOWMAN AND PROFESSIONAL continues with his performance. THIS is what I am talking about. [video:youtube] '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 If you haven't seen "Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon"...about their manager, it is well worth viewing. Interesting guy with lots of great stories about Alice and his myriad of other famous clients. Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 What no chicken? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 What no chicken? In all the AC tours I saw, I never saw a chicken. '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 AC Chicken Legend . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wd8dky Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 He was awesome about 5 years ago opening for Iron Maiden. He did the guillotine bit, which was a blast. http://www.weisersound.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 AC Chicken Legend Very funny. Sure, blame it on the audience... '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffkey Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Big fan...My band is dressing up as rock stars tomorrow night for our bar gig, and I'm going to be Alice. Might be kinda weird just sitting behind the keys all night, but who knows-maybe they'll let me out to do some vocals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconoclast Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I ran into Alice at a charity ball this year. He was very giving of his time and a very very very nice guy. I talked to him for probably 10-15 minutes about various things. Seems like a guy very comfortable with his fame. You want me to start this song too slow or too fast? Forte7, Nord Stage 3, XK3c, OB-6, Arturia Collection, Mainstage, MotionSound KBR3D. A bunch of MusicMan Guitars, Line6 stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 The guy was very comfortable back in 1971! Maybe the most level-headed rock star of the time. '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotiDave Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Huge Alice Fan. a great artist imo. The baiting I do is purely for entertainment value. Please feel free to ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 For those who have not seen it, watch this amazing documentary on Shep Gordon. One of the great rock and roll managers in history... [video:youtube]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VQm1AOkh_7M '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 [video:youtube] Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polkahero Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Is he performing with the original band? Thought they were back together and working on an album. . . '57 Hammond B-3, '60 Hammond A100, Leslie 251, Leslie 330, Leslie 770, Leslie 145, Hammond PR-40 Trek II UC-1A Alesis QSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 Is he performing with the original band? Thought they were back together and working on an album. . . I don't think so. My old bandmate Coz Canler is playing guitar. '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 So the show was off the charts! Damn! Maybe one of the best Rock n Roll shows I have seen in a long time. He played a lot of material off of Love it to Death and Killer, plus some very good new material. He still has the pipes and the showmanship. And an fantasic band with a killer chick guitarist. Last night was the last show of the tour, and Johnny Dep joined in for 18 and Schools Out. '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Cool! Always loved Alice! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 From last night's show.... a nice surprise. [video:youtube] '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 [video:youtube]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mBhcL55EAMg '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Finale with Johnny Depp... [video:youtube] [video:youtube] '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 From last night's show.... a nice surprise. [video:youtube] The female guitarist is from Iron Maidens. FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 Just pulled this out from the first time I saw his band in 1971... How do you like this lineup? Man, we grew up during a great time for music. http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff374/hammonddave/IMG_0098_zpsd446gytm.jpg '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 The minimum wage in 1971 was $1.60/hr, so for an advance purchase ticket you would have worked 2.5 hours at a b.s. job to see Brownsville Station, MC5 and Alice Cooper. That's a helluva value! For the same work at today's minimum wage you would get about $18...the average ticket price in the first 6 months of this year was $46.69. 1971 was better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 The minimum wage in 1971 was $1.60/hr, so for an advance purchase ticket you would have worked 2.5 hours at a b.s. job to see Brownsville Station, MC5 and Alice Cooper. That's a helluva value! For the same work at today's minimum wage you would get about $18...the average ticket price in the first 6 months of this year was $46.69. 1971 was better... It was so affordable that this 16 year old could afford to go BOTH nights. I did that regularly at Pirates World. '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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