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Post by edithanne on Dec 14, 2018 21:34:46 GMT -8
I was late getting to see and catch up - thanks everyone for taking us along!!!
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Post by Sandgrounder on Dec 15, 2018 0:01:32 GMT -8
So, this was my only show of this tour unfortunately, but having been to the RAH earlier this year I don't feel too badly done by.
The sound, where I was sat, during the warm-up act was awful. It was distorted and I was concerned as to how DL was going to sound. Fortunately they sounded terrific and I could hear every word and note.
There were some empty seats, and a large block empty on Phil's side near to the front. I assume that a business has bought them in bulk and not been able to sell them on ?
Like Andy said earlier, 5 songs at the end made it seem cut short. Another song or two would have felt right.
Anyway, moaning over - it was a fantastic show. Joe was full of energy and really worked the crowd. He spoke to the crowd more this time than 2015, which I like.
Viv looked healthy, which is always good.
The film/ pictures on the back screen were great, and it really is a well thought out and slick production.
Unfortunately no one in my seated area stood -we were sat for the whole show, except for Photograph where I stood alone !!! So next time I'm going general admission, and hopefully I won't have to wait 3 years.
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Post by mtcefc on Dec 15, 2018 7:34:09 GMT -8
Must be something about the M.E.N and Def Leppard gigs that I seem to sit next to people arguing about standing up.
During Whitesnake in 2015 an older guy in front of me stood up to have a bit of a dance and some people complained to the stewards.
Same happened on Wednesday. A woman was totally into it, just having a good time and a girl sat next to me started shouting and complaining she was ‘ruining my photos’.
She did that talking out loud thing people do to justify her insanity and said people pay for SEATS so should SIT.
I don’t really agree. I would like to stand up (in the seats) but I am a big bloke and I know I could block someone’s view so for me it is all up or nobody up.
I took my mum to watch Barry Manilow and his audience were ALL up dancing.
I went with my mate to see Noel Gallagher in May and everyone was up and down.
Anyway, I’m in my hotel in Liverpool now across the road from the arena and it is lashing down. I’m going to get soaked walking about 300 yards.
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Post by Sandgrounder on Dec 15, 2018 8:25:58 GMT -8
Everyone in the seats stood at the RAH and it was a fantastic atmosphere.
I like a seat so I can pop to the loo/ bar and come back to the same place, and I like a seat so I get a good view, but I don't want to sit !!!!
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Post by pete on Dec 15, 2018 9:12:30 GMT -8
Must be something about the M.E.N and Def Leppard gigs that I seem to sit next to people arguing about standing up. During Whitesnake in 2015 an older guy in front of me stood up to have a bit of a dance and some people complained to the stewards. Same happened on Wednesday. A woman was totally into it, just having a good time and a girl sat next to me started shouting and complaining she was ‘ruining my photos’. She did that talking out loud thing people do to justify her insanity and said people pay for SEATS so should SIT. I don’t really agree. I would like to stand up (in the seats) but I am a big bloke and I know I could block someone’s view so for me it is all up or nobody up. I took my mum to watch Barry Manilow and his audience were ALL up dancing. I went with my mate to see Noel Gallagher in May and everyone was up and down. Anyway, I’m in my hotel in Liverpool now across the road from the arena and it is lashing down. I’m going to get soaked walking about 300 yards. I’ve always had trouble standing when having seats at the arena. In fact last time on the W/snake, Leps tour someone threatened to ‘punch my lights out’ during ‘snake if I didn’t sit down. Moved to the floor between bands. Won’t ever buy a seat again there for a band |
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 9:58:35 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 10:02:11 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 10:14:48 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 10:15:10 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 10:15:28 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 10:15:48 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 10:17:45 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 19:12:06 GMT -8
Joe speaking about playing all of Hysteria. Video by DonnaV. Thank you! |
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Post by notastrangelady73 on Dec 15, 2018 22:00:26 GMT -8
Must be something about the M.E.N and Def Leppard gigs that I seem to sit next to people arguing about standing up. During Whitesnake in 2015 an older guy in front of me stood up to have a bit of a dance and some people complained to the stewards. Same happened on Wednesday. A woman was totally into it, just having a good time and a girl sat next to me started shouting and complaining she was ‘ruining my photos’. She did that talking out loud thing people do to justify her insanity and said people pay for SEATS so should SIT. I don’t really agree. I would like to stand up (in the seats) but I am a big bloke and I know I could block someone’s view so for me it is all up or nobody up. I took my mum to watch Barry Manilow and his audience were ALL up dancing. I went with my mate to see Noel Gallagher in May and everyone was up and down. Anyway, I’m in my hotel in Liverpool now across the road from the arena and it is lashing down. I’m going to get soaked walking about 300 yards. Just as she has the "right" to sit down during a show, people who buy floor seats certainly feel entitled to stand up and enjoy it as much as they would like to get their "money's worth." Honestly, I don't really get the former as who wants to sit a rock show?? I sat at a Pink show, but that's about it. I've only been to a dozen or so "big" shows, but I've never sat for any DL, Metallica, AC/DC (and I had front row on the side so I could have), Iron Maiden etc. Who wants to sit? I can see taking a song off or two to sit and gather oneself or enjoy your drink, but people shouldn't feel they have the "right" to take perfect pictures or video. That's not really why we're there. However, I wouldn't begrudge anyone if they wanted to get up and dance. Just don't be a drunk idiot, spill your drink on me or bump into me incessantly. There are ways to go about this. But with the astronomical cost of tickets these days, I guess I can see why some folks get their knickers in a twist and feel like they should have a good sight line. However, that is not a realistic expectation for the ENTIRE SHOW. And I would have told that loud mouth behind just that. You got an issue with it, take it up with the ushers, but I doubt they are going to have a problem with me standing on the floor of a rock concert! Oy. |
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 17, 2018 7:20:57 GMT -8
Def Leppard cause ‘Hysteria’ at Manchester ArenaRock giants Def Leppard headed to Manchester on this a hugely successful and completely sold out world tour for a nostalgic night of rock which saw the Sheffield band perform their 1987 masterpiece Hysteria in full along with a selection of their other biggest hits. Following a masterclass in hard rock from fellow classic rock heavyweights Cheap Trick, a huge clock counted down the final twenty minutes until Joe Elliot and the rest of the band appeared on stage. As the clock counted down the final few seconds the excitement in the air was almost palpable and as the Sheffield rockers appeared on stage the crowd almost took the roof off the venue. Opening the show with Women the band followed this with Rocket and Animal, all accompanied by a stunning visual display of lights and a huge LED backdrop displaying various images of war and satellites as well as LA style neon signs. To be honest though, you’d expect nothing less from a band who produced an album as polished and pristine as Hysteria is. The thirty-one year old album manage to produce no less than seven hit singles and has sold in the region of 25 million copies to date – stats that, let’s face it, are pretty impressive. As for the band, whilst they may all be a lot older now, they are still looking as good as they did at the height off their fame. At 61 topless guitarist Phil Collen has a six-pack that most men half his age can only dream of testament to the fact that he clearly spends a lot of his time in the gym now instead of soaking up the drink and drugs at parties that we like to think all rockers spend their time doing. Following the conclusion of the Hysteria album, the band rattled off an encore which saw the hits just keep rolling with the likes of Rock Of Ages and Photograph bringing this hard rock extravaganza to an absolutely breathtaking conclusion. Source + photos
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