Interesting discussion, eh ? Thanks for posting purnellt - it takes a brave or naive poster to do that on corfid. And while I would have suggested a slightly different tone for your post I have to say that I have heard similar comments at nearly every show I've attended. Sometimes right in the seats but most often on the line for the men's room or at the concession stand.
I was one of the first on corfid to post that I'd pay to hear him
read the phone book - and I stand by my statement. But I also understand that at any given concert people like us are probably in the minority and probably in fairly large measure. Many folks I have chatted with at shows have loved his music forever but are attending their "first show" for any number of reasons. (in my own case I could not afford to see as many concerts as I would have liked in my teens and 20s). Later when money was no object many of the folks I wanted to see were dead - gotta hate when that happens.
We just don't often hear the other side because this is a fan site and we're all fairly devoted to Gord. If I could I would attend every show that he performs - and if he ever lost his voice and could only play with the band I would still go.
But lots of people still enjoy the show even if it startles them. How many attend a second time after hearing what he sounds like now ? It would be fun to see some figures on that.
But people don't know what they're missing. The next show might just be his best of the year, eh ? You have to keep coming back !
In that vein I attended a show last Sunday night at the Keswick Theatre in PA. (Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer and Johnny Winter) I'm a blues/rock fan on the side, LOL. Anyway it was great, but not exactly like when I saw them in 1971 and 1975. They all did sets with their own bands and then closed the show with about 5 numbers together. But since Johnny has to sit and play now (sort of sits like Terry) people started making jokes and some of them left early (his was the last set). But those that left missed what had to be some of the finest examples of the genre that I'd ever seen (ever) and they don't know what they missed.
I guess my point is that I understand what you're saying purnellt but I'd suggest you go to at least 2 or 3 more shows - you'll never know what you might be missing. And in the spirit of diversity, which is popular these days, I humbly submit we have room for opposing viewpoints under the big tent we call CORFID !
Peace Be With You All,
Bill
