Rock Star Cliff Notes
I don’t really know what inspired to do this, but I thought it might be interesting to you. My goal is to give my impression of the rocks stars I’ve met in three words or less. First, let me tell you, that backstage meetings are awkward and very brief. It’s also very possible that the artists in question were having a very bad or very good day. Judging people on such a brief meeting is a little unfair, but it’s most likely the same impression that you’d get if you got to meet the person yourself. More after the jump.
I have always avoided backstage like the plague. It only took me a few visits to realize that it’s the place where fun and dreams go to die. Sorry, it’s the truth. I really only take care of these things when no one else is willing or is there something really important that has to be taken care of it.
So the goal is to give my impression of artists in three words or less. I think most of us meet people and usually use even simpler terms, like the guy was “cool” or a “dick”. I’ll try to be a bit more thoughtful about it. I'm also going to do my best to not use the same description twice. If for some reason one description catches your eye and you’d like an explanation, just drop me a note. Also, I’m going to include many classic rockers and hair bands because it’s all part of my history.
Here we go:
Paul Stanley (Kiss)-Arrogant
Gene Simmons (Kiss)-All business
Slipknot-Orderly
Corey Taylor-Amazingly normal
Papa Roach-Earnest
Staind-Nice
Aaron Lewis of Staind-Over it
Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach-Insecure
Kid Rock-Savvy
Bush-Real Rock Stars
Dave Mustaine-Attitudinal
Peter Frampton-Silly
Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)-Loopy
Aerosmith-Totally cool
Ted Nugent-Asshole Every Time
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers-Country cool
Dio-Nicest Guy Ever
Iron Maiden-Nutty
Drowning Pool-Living it
Pantera-Good Ole Boys
Dimebag Darrel of Pantera-Like A Brother
Ratt-Sleazy
Skillet-Douchebags
Quiet Riot-Fantastic
Halestorm-Eager
Lzzy Hale or Halestorm-Lives It
Foghat-Appreciative
Deep Purple-Almost Royalty
Shinedown-Hard Working
Dokken-Valley Boys
J. Loren of Hurt-The Real Deal
Dee Dee Ramone of The Ramones-Authentic
Metallica-Regular Guys
Chevelle-Earnest
Breaking Benjamin-Apprehensive
Disturbed-Very Dark
David Draiman of Disturbed-Guarded
3 Doors Down-Aw Shucks
Nickelback-Fun
Buckcherry-Just Awesome
Rob Zombie-Laid Back
Mudvayne-Brooding
Hellyeah-Party Guys
Coal Chamber-Very Creepy
Saliva-On A Mission
Filter-Goofy
Creed-Fractured
Alterbridge-Hopeful
Bon Jovi-Very fun
Powerman 5000-Snarky
Whitesnake-Old School English
Black Stone Cherry-Joyus
Tesla-High Strung
Rod Stewart-Hilarious
Twisted Sister-Fantastic
Van Halen w/Hagar-Party All Night
Sammy Hagar-King Of Rock
David Lee Roth-My Homeboy
Wayne Static of Static-X
Dwight Yoakum-Shy
Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl-The Preacher
Jackyl-The Believers
Blue Oyster Cult-Ordinary Folk
Cheap Trick-Aloof