Anyone Know Why Ed Was SO Pissed..?

FinsburyParkCarrots

Rick can come and work for me, as long as he switches the hair dryer onto cold, and doesn't stand too near my mic.

AnnaMelinda

Aside from the fact that Ed is usually fucking with the air ducts to move them away from him.

I have a feeling he dislikes those air conditioning ducts and thinks they f with his guitars (tuning and such.) That's what it appears to be.

I don't think it was his tech's fault. Ed appeared to be really pissy the other night.... I don't think his tech EVER really takes his eyes off Ed unless he's doing something else that Ed has requested.

That guy works his ass off and has been ed's tech since the mid-90's.....

Just my observations........

Get_Right

A little birdy told me it was because his smokes werent where they were supposed to be.

AnnaMelinda

Get_Right wrote:

A little birdy told me it was because his smokes werent where they were supposed to be.

Ha...Well that appeared to be a problem earlier when he threw his wine.

To me...Ed appeared to be PARTICULARLY grumpy that night.

He was f*ing with the ac later...and does at EVERY show. He was kicking the ac OFF the stage. Actually hit a venue security guard with the vent.

When his tech went to adjust it for him he waved him off. Trying to fix the ac ducts to Ed's liking appears to be futile.

nikita_02445

Originally Posted by 100 Pacer
"i haven't seen anything else mentioned in this thread about the subject, so,...

the pipes visible on stage were blowing cold air in Ed's direction to help him keep cool, there were ducts positioned on either side of Ed's on-stage monitors. during previous shows (MSG shows onward) we've seen Ed complain to Rick (his tech) about the pipes not being positioned to Ed's satisfaction and Rick has done his best to ensure they're angled just right to blow cold air right at Ed, but it clearly hasn't always worked out that way."

I was upfront in Hartford and it was beastly hot and humid. Ed said it was like 'breathing under water' - implying that the singing was tough as well. The tech's were indeed messing with the cooling pipes and his mic chord was hung up on Alive when he wanted to move about the stage. I thought he took all this in stride and was pretty pleased that they were able to pull hartford out of the bag.
They were obviously tired going into the show and hartford, well, I don't mean any harm, but I don't think it's their fave east coast stop - though it does have some of the most storied and eventful incidents!. Ed even said that they really needed the boost from the crowd that night.

I was so beat myself to turn around and do it all over again on Saturday - I can only imagine how whipped they must have been (and I've only been travelling since Tuesday!). Ed can be pretty cranky - especially when he 'lives for the moment;'.. Obviously I don't know Ed, I construe all this together from quotes and actions directly form the source! I have to say that I have been impressed by his sobriety. I have not seen him drink more than two or 3 swigs before passing the bottle on to the crowds for their enjoyment and they all seem to be having a pretty wicked good time. this way.

My point is that he may just be exhausted, dehydrated (he was drinking Gatorade or similar in Hartford) and sorry that they added that second show (hahah!!!) and thus pulled a hissy fit.
Though I do agree that throwing glass is frightening, and over the edge. But it sure as shit does feel good!

Let's see what happens tonight...I think they'll blow us away becaue they love Boston. I don't realyy know if they have a preference for the Garden or Great Woods. Personally- I've never seen a bad show in Boston since 92 and I've seen them all.

BTW I have a spare for tonight, but am not sure exactly when I'll get there - maybe 7:30-7:45ish. PM if you are interested with your cell#. Face + ticket bastard charges if that's copascetic with the 10c. Oh yeah, no drunking yahoos or screaming chicks need respond. Thanks ;->
nikita
10c number 159xxx (yeah, I let it lapse and will forever be kicking myself)

obiwon76

Ed throwing wine bottles, yelling at his crew, who does he think he is Axl Rose?

Get_Right

suppafreak wrote:

Ha...Well that appeared to be a problem earlier when he threw his wine.

To me...Ed appeared to be PARTICULARLY grumpy that night.

He was f*ing with the ac later...and does at EVERY show. He was kicking the ac OFF the stage. Actually hit a venue security guard with the vent.

When his tech went to adjust it for him he waved him off. Trying to fix the ac ducts to Ed's liking appears to be futile.

I guess he still has hissy fits once in a while.
Probably the venue that was telling him to shut it down at 11, the tech the AC......
who the heck really knows

AnnaMelinda

FinsburyParkCarrots wrote:

Rick can come and work for me, as long as he switches the hair dryer onto cold, and doesn't stand too near my mic.

Huh??????

Ha. Rick can stand by my mic any time.

And ps ..... It is easy to know his name as Ed introduced him to the crowd at MSG II.

He's done that at past shows as well....

Tuolumne Mama

The bottle throwing thing was a bit much: however as a singer, humidity can really fuck with your breathing and vocal chords, not to mention the difficulty keeping the guitars tuned. Ed has always been a perfectionist and his age and quick tour schedule has probably done a number on him by now. Think he just flips when he can't be at his best or give his all. Everything was probably fine by the end of the show. Maybe they should stick to indoor venues in the summer. Just my idea on what may have happened.

pateljam

obiwon76 wrote:

Ed throwing wine bottles, yelling at his crew, who does he think he is Axl Rose?

man that's funny!!!

blondieblue227

he was pissed cuz i wasn't in the front row.

rebornFixer

My guess? He learned that Obama is half-white ...


Ba-ziiiinggggg!

JaneNY

obiwon76 wrote:

Ed throwing wine bottles, yelling at his crew, who does he think he is Axl Rose?

Okay, a little reason here. I was actually second row near him (won the lottery, still can't believe it), and it wasn't anything like that. I didn't see any yelling, and I didn't see the wine bottle thrown, though that happened, given other people mentioned. However I did see him move the cool air vent a bit, and I saw him gesture (very subtly) to people offstage a couple times, and then one gesture like 'stop', when the tech tried to adjust the cooling vent. It really wasn't that big a deal; its just that when he's in the middle of performing he can't really do whatever it is himself.

josevolution

at this point who really cares as long as tonight he rocks the fuck out like he allways does .......

PJ_Lukin

Igottago wrote:

I find it a bit odd that some of you guys are on a first name basis with the stage tech.

I have met him several times and he lives near me. He knows my first name and I know his.

ScottandPearlJam

Maybe because he had to sing EVENFLOW for the 600+ time again

Scott

Rhinocerous Surprise

This:

reborncareerist wrote:

My guess? He learned that Obama is half-white ...


Ba-ziiiinggggg!

made me laugh.