The Seattle Show, Mick, and an Odd Occurrence
Date: October 31, 2005 20:51
I enjoyed the show and had a good seat. The setlist wasn't my favorite, but it really is all a matter of taste anyway. I could have done without Out of Control and Tumblin' Dice. I liked Ruby Tuesday, Get Off My Cloud and several others. Lisa really sang her lungs out on Night Time is the Right Time, wow.
Another review thought the sound was clear, but to me it was pretty bad. The guitars were indistinguishable one from another, it all sounded like a jumbled mess on many of the songs, though the vocals were clear.
The crowd was up and standing for most of the show and were loud and into it. Only a few from my section left before the show was done.
I have to say that Mick is an incredible performer. How many men his age can dance and move like he can? His energy level is remarkable, not slowing down for 2 hours. He is the consummate showman, giving it all he's got.
Now, about the oddity . . . .Motley Crue opened the show. I'm not a fan, so I saw one number and walked around after that. My seat was to the right of the stage, about half way back, 6 rows up from the floor, on the aisle. In fact, the B stage was pretty much right in front of where I sat. Anyway, about 2 songs into the Stones set, someone bumps into me and I turn around and see it is Nikki Sixx! He and his girlfriend/wife? and 2 big body guards were taking their seats one row behind me across the aisle. It was surreal. They stayed for 2 songs or so and shortly after Mick said, "Weren't Motley Crue good tonight?", they all then got out of their seats, walked back down to the floor, and left. I found it odd, in that I'm wondering, is that how it usually works? Do the members of the opening act generally sit with the rest of us, and not even a premium seat? Have any of you ever seen that happen much at a Stones show?
All in all, it was a memorable night and I had a fantastic time.