Armadillo - 2014-10-05 9:06 AM
Rock10 - 2014-10-05 6:04 AM
Armadillo thinks this board is about him lol. Yeah, they don't pay you, but you want to get close to the band. You praise everything that they do. You said I lack social skills? You said you risked your mortgage to see a TS show. Your mind is warped.
This board is about Twisted Sister and the S.M.F.s What you don't realize is that many people on this slam board have become friends with one another by meeting on this slam board and then attending shows together. An important part of my circle of friends consists of many of the posters here, and those here who have met other slam board folks would likely agree. The NYC shows, for example, are a fantastic example of this. Thru this slamboard and getting to know one another, the NYC show was like a family reunion, with almost half of the first three rows slam board people. We even have pre/post show dinners together--it's a wonderful experience and an important piece of being an S.M.F. Twisted fans are unlike any other. The board has been quiet lately…it usually picks around tour time.
Like everything? Not really. Well, if Twisted Sister puts out re-release of "Leader of the Pack" I can assure you I'll tell it like it is. The fact is--the band and production takes what they do seriously--and they don't put out crap and make all efforts to ensure that fans get a great experience every time. I respect Dee's solo and other artistic projects--you seem to lack that appreciation. I also happen to love Broadway and theatre shows--Christmas music was originally a tough sell but the shows won me over instantly.
(and they rocked.
)
As for me getting close to the band--since you mentioned it-- I make no apologies. I am close to the band. I consider them friends and a part of my family--when I had some personally rough things happening in my life--my phone lit up with calls, texts and Facebook messages from several members of the band and crew. There are other people on this board
(I won't mention them by name or handle/nickname to give them privacy
) who also have close friendships with the band and crew members. A few are even relations/family members of band and crew.
You may find risking a mortgage warped. I suppose it is if that's your priority. I've been on a spiritual path for the last few years to become a minimalist after the death of some close friends. Experiencing everything that life has to offer is far more important me to than money, stuff and a place to put my stuff. Touring with Twisted Sister has given me some of the most remarkable experiences of my life, a chance to visit beautiful countries, eat good food and meet some of the most wonderful people on the planet. And through this slam board and through Twisted Sister concerts, I've met fellow S.M.F.s all over the world, and that was worth every single penny. If I lose my house tomorrow, I will have zero regrets. It's brick and mortar. The experiences I have had can never be taken away.
This is my passion. I hope that every person--even you-- can find a passion in their life that gives them the personal fulfillment that Twisted Sister has given me.
