Lita's Atlanta show

[maplesyrup]

I have been looking forward to Lita's comeback since she started doing shows last year. The new album is different so I just have not been able to really get into it. I was expecting music more in the Dancin on The Edge or Lita or Stilleto style. That's the Lita I love.

Wicked Wonderland aside my friend and I decided to go check out Lita with Queensryche even if she was only performing 3 songs in the middle of their set. We were excited. We got there just as Queensryche went on. We went to the restroom and noticed that Lita was hanging out right behind the stage with her kids and what appeared to be Vicki Blue and the mohawk husband.

We felt excited. Lita and the other woman that looked like Vicki were drinking cocktails. Lita had a black guitar strapped on and was playing. Not sure if she was amplified or not? Hmmm. So we thought cool she's going to play guitar during her performance.

Out of nowhere here comes mohawk hubby dragging some unconscious guy on the floor by the arm. We were thinking wtf? Everyone standing next to us had the same shocked look on their face. The scary part is the guys head was right on the floor and hitting whatever was in his path. This kind of ruined everything for us. This mohawk dude is very scary, and who made him security? And to do that in front of the kids. Yikes!

Finally, Geoff Tate introduced Lita as the special guest. Lita seemed a little tipsy by this time. Lita did two new songs and ofcourse mohawk man ruined them with his growls. Then her and Geoff Tate sang Close My Eyes. Lita didn't play any guitar during her three songs. We were very disappointed. We left right after her songs and wished we'd avoided the show entirely.

Anybody else catch the show?

[jettigre]

SOUNDS LIKE A HOT MESS !

Glad I didn't bother to attend this show even though Lita offered to put me on the guest list.

NO WAY!

love ya LITA - but, I am glad I sit this one out.

[smokingfools]

Don't worry. Jim and Lita's boys will soon be tough enough to kick the crap out of anyone who get's out of line. The only thing we'll have to worry about after that is Jimmy's horrible vocals.

[dagtoking1]

They are playing Fort Lauderdale tonight. Tickets are expensive.

[rambone]

I was at this show and it kicked ass!
Lita was great and her husband was too.
The place went freaking crazy for all 3 songs.
It was amazing that so many people already knew the new songs.
She played lead guitar on Close My Eyes so I'm not sure why you say she didn't play.
I agree that Gillette is scary but only if you mess with him or his family.
He's a 280 pound Gracie Jiu Jitsu fighter that helps train pro fighters, police, bouncers, etc.
He was even UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie's sparring partner.
If he took care of something I'm sure it was warranted.
I got to meet them at their bus and they were the coolest and most down to earth people ever.
They stayed until every last fan got their picture or autograph.
It was very cool.
Lita is and always will be the Queen.
Wicked Wonderland is the best CD to come out in quite a few years.
I can't wait to see an entire show with lots of old and new songs.
The new ones have so much energy.

[rambone]

Is maplesyrup's real name Kenny?
I mean c'mon the show was awesome!

[maplesyrup]

I am not sure how you can conclude that dragging someone on their head is warranted? It would seem to me that would be handled by club security and not the performer?

You must have been at a different show. Lita did not play any guitar during any of the three songs. Which makes one wonder - has Lita lost her chops? Previously I used to think that Lita was a kick ass guitarist, however, I am unsure if she still has it. It seems that rockers that take a long break loose their momentum.

It seems to me that there's a lot of trash talking and when a real fan from the 80s voices their thoughts/review/cd review an attack is made by the anti-Kenny crowd. Let's be clear here, yes, I was a Jett fan first. Through her history I learned about The Runaways, and then Lita released "Out for Blood" in '83. That is how I became a fan of Lita Ford. Whatever drama exists between Lita and the other Runaways it is their deal. I am simply a Rock fan.

I am of the opinion that Lita Ford made some kick ass music in the 80s all the way up to the album before "Black". Black was tragic. The new cd I can't listen to at all anymore. And why the heck is Lita a special guest? Is she not worthy of atleast opening for Queensryche and playing a full set and rocking? I thought the whole Queensryche "special guest" thing was lame and figured Lita didn't have much choices? I mean really, she's been gone for 15 years so it makes me wonder if no promoters would sponsor a club tour of her own? I've never seen a band play 3 freakin songs as a special guest in the middle of another bands set?! What is up with that? And this whole business of Queen of Metal? I think that Kittie deserves that title hands down.

As far as Jim goes. I am happy for their family. But Jim as part of Lita Ford the rockstar doesn't work. Lita is an accomplished rockstar no matter what anybody says. She'll go down in the history books as one of the first kick ass female guitarist/vocalists. Jim is unknown to rock fans. His bands never were popular. He should consider backing off the vocals and maybe being in the background. The Lita fans want to see Lita an NOT Jim. This comeback may be Lita's final attempt. I really wish that Lita would have just toured and played the kick ass songs from her 80s/early 90s catalog before recording a cd.

Just check out what other real fans are saying at Blabbermouth.net , do a search for Lita Ford, then read the interviews, below the interview are fan comments.....

Anyway, I will always love the old Lita Ford tunes, but for now I am looking forward to The Runaways movie and new Jett tour dates!

[rambone]

Mapple,

You're right, I mean you have no idea what happened backstage and neither do I for that matter but I'm sure if someone attacked you or your loved ones that you would let the attack occur until a "security" guard came to protect them. I'll try to remember that the next time someone attacks me or my family. (Note to self - do NOTHING and let the attack occur until 20 year olds that have zero training and make 10 dollars an hour come to rescue us) That would be MUCH better than trying to defend myself or those I love.
Perfect and thanks for that sound advice.
I'm not sure why Lita went out with Queensryche but the crowd LOVED it. You may not have but if you try to deny that the place went insane for all 3 songs you're just plain lying.
As far as Jim singing. I guess you should invite yourself to the Gillette's home and tell them how to run the rest of their life too.
It's obvious that you are much smarter than anyone else so I hope you make yourself available to them. What would they do without your incredible insight?
Blabbermouth? You have to be kidding right? The ONLY site that HATES everyone unless you're ugly as sin and sound like cookie monster.
What about the fact that the song CRAVE from Wicked Wonderland has been on the charts of Metal Radio for 12 weeks? How about debuting at #2 in the USA Metal Radio?
Why don't people go to youtube and watch the live videos showing the crowd go nuts? Wouldn't that be a better barometer?
Or 1 of the hundreds of videos posted of Lita with Queensryche where she's playing the lead guitar in Close My Eyes?

God bless you maple, your intelligence overwhelms me.
I bow to you.

P.S. Kittie is a HUGE Lita fan and wouldn't be here without her.
Don't believe me? Just ask them - i have.

[cherrybombsexy]

Wow - where are the mods???
This is a blatant slam on Lita!
Oh I love her but hate her new album...
I love her but f**k her a****** husband.

This is disgusting.
I just joined today and have been reading and posting and thought this was a great place.
I almost thought there were no politics here - boy was I wrong!

What if someone said I love Joan but her new album sucks?
I love Joan but hate her girlfriend or her Grandpa Laguna sucks?

This is a stupid attempt at discrediting the Queen of Metal!
1 of only 2 of The Runaways that had a successful solo career.

Lita's back and the powers that be don't like that huh?

The mods need to nip this in the butt or lose all credibility!

I love The Runaways, I love Joan, I love Lita and have to say that Wicked Wonderland is my favorite CD in years.
Lita is the real deal and her new songs kick ass!

Don't let losers mess with rock royalty!

**********

* REMINDING EVERYONE*

Here is the deal, be nice or go away.
This isn't sludge, ( I loves me some sludge- I can even be found there) and that's my rule

Take personal stuff home, flame elsewhere. I will pull posts and ban members.

Heated discussion is fine, personal attacks are not, keep it polite.
General nasty people with no positive input get to go away.

I am not asking for a candy coated board, but this IS a place where new and old fans can come to chat and get info, and I won't have them think all we all do here is bag on the band-or each other.

Got it?
Good.
Carry On.

*BTW- if you are new, Chrys and I STILL have final word here. This is our board, so remember our sandbox=our rules.*

[jettigre]

Cherrybombsexy there is NO need for you to post what HAWK said and try to speak for him.

what happen to FREE SPEECH?

We can all agree to disagree.

If you or anyone else has a good review by all means post it.

[cherrybombsexy]

Free speech is great but if there are rules then they should apply to everyone not, just Joan and Grandpa Laguna.

[jettigre]

you just broke the rules yourself by attacking Kenny and calling him Grandpa Laguna.Practice what you preach.

just let Hawk & Christy do their job instead of trying to correct someone.

[cherrybombsexy]

hahahaha!
I was making a point!
:-)
Hopefully they do their job for EVERYONE.

[jettigre]

Hawk is a nice guy and he will set that person straight or edit them and even banned them if he has too and thats including myself and everyone else.

[rambone]

I have to say that someone comes on here and has 2 posts slamming a Lita show, her new album, and her husband does seem like a personal attack. I was there and it was an incredible show and Lita did play guitar.
Who knows their motives but LITA RULES!