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Ridin on a MotorbikeRidin on a Motorbike Posts: 16
edited July 2007 in Other Music
We have a new Arena opening this fall in Kansas City, and the first act in the new building is going to be Elton fucking John. They were teasing us with this big announcement which got me thinking Rolling Stones, U2, Police. . . something, anything besides Elton John. But on the bright side with a brand new shiny arena PJ is for sure going to be there, right?

Here's to PJ being the first concert I go to at the Sprint Center.
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  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    Ridin on a Motorbike wrote:
    We have a new Arena opening this fall in Kansas City, and the first act in the new building is going to be Elton fucking John. They were teasing us with this big announcement which got me thinking Rolling Stones, U2, Police. . . something, anything besides Elton John. But on the bright side with a brand new shiny arena PJ is for sure going to be there, right?

    Here's to PJ being the first concert I go to at the Sprint Center.

    Pretty sure Elton John is a big name and not a bad choice at all to open it up.
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  • harrymanbackharrymanback Posts: 435
    some people just do not appreciate the likes of one Sir Elton John ... sorry dude but it is pretty hard to get much bigger than him. earlier this year they made a big thing in NYC about him playing his 60th show at MSG ... if the mecca can host him 60 times, i think KC should feel lucky.

    here in the NY metro area, the Rock (Prudential Center in Newark) is opening with 10 shows of jovi.
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  • Ridin on a MotorbikeRidin on a Motorbike Posts: 16
    Yeah, I know he is a big name and a big act. . . I was just frustrated because it wasn't something that excited me. I know its not all about ME; I know that it will be a huge event and lots of people from all over will be in attendance, and I hope they have a great experience. I just wished it was something that I felt as excited about as others probably are.

    Just had to get my own frustration out!
  • yield2meyield2me Posts: 1,291
    Elton John is amazing in concert
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  • Indian SummerIndian Summer Posts: 2,296
    you may not think Elton John is a "big" show...but I'd bet it will be completely sold out.
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  • otis mcflusterotis mcfluster Posts: 536
    Elton John kicks ass.
  • SoonForgotten2SoonForgotten2 Posts: 2,245
    Ridin on a Motorbike wrote:
    We have a new Arena opening this fall in Kansas City, and the first act in the new building is going to be Elton fucking John. They were teasing us with this big announcement which got me thinking Rolling Stones, U2, Police. . . something, anything besides Elton John. But on the bright side with a brand new shiny arena PJ is for sure going to be there, right?

    Here's to PJ being the first concert I go to at the Sprint Center.

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  • soulsingingsoulsinging Posts: 13,202
    yield2me wrote:
    Elton John is amazing in concert

    ditto. id love to see him. my gf went once and said he played for almost 3 hours. he has as many hit songs as the stones, if not more.
  • wcsmithwcsmith Posts: 165
    I went to see Sir Elton in '98 and he was awesome! Especially his older stuff (Grey Seal, Levon, Honky Cat, Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Your Song - to name a few, what a great show!) And I would love to see him do some stuff off of Songs from the West Coast, Peachtree Road, and The Captain and The Kid (an incredible album, by the way). I grew up on Elton's early 70's stuff with Madman Across the Water being my favorite album of all time. He might not be your cup of tea, but it's hard to argue with the significance of his career.
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  • TeslarockerTeslarocker Posts: 123
    Wow! A surprising number of Elton John fans here. I myself have one of his tapes (yes tapes). But it's been a while since I listened to it
  • OdinOdin Posts: 599
    otis mcfluster wrote:
    Elton John kicks ass.

    Elton John blows, in more than one way.
  • You'veGotRedOnYouYou'veGotRedOnYou Posts: 133
    Elton John has some of the biggest hits of all-time. He puts on a hell of a concert, too.
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  • zircona1zircona1 Posts: 293
    You know I'd actually go see Elton John in KC but I'm sure the tix are going to be $100+ which is way out of my budget range....
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  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    Elton John is a very talented person and had written really good music. He was one of the first acts I listened to when I was a kid. I've moved on to mostly harder stuff at this point, but he would be a huge draw and pull in people from at least 3 generations - I'd think he would be a good choice to get a wide variety of people into a new venue.
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  • Gossard_Is_GodGossard_Is_God Posts: 1,031
    ledvedderman wrote:
    Pretty sure Elton John is a big name and not a bad choice at all to open it up.

    yeah lol
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  • shell bellshell bell Posts: 337
    Elton John isn't that bad.
    It could be worse,it could have been Gwen Stephani,or Fergie,or some kind of tour that includes 30 seconds to Mars,All American Rejects,The Fray or some other bullshit bands like that.
    Eltons not to shabby and he will sell that place out.
    when you get confused just listen to the music play........

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  • markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,178
    Elton John is better than say, Nickelback....
  • Ved in the Head91Ved in the Head91 Posts: 70
    Ridin on a Motorbike wrote:
    We have a new Arena opening this fall in Kansas City, and the first act in the new building is going to be Elton fucking John. They were teasing us with this big announcement which got me thinking Rolling Stones, U2, Police. . . something, anything besides Elton John. But on the bright side with a brand new shiny arena PJ is for sure going to be there, right?

    Here's to PJ being the first concert I go to at the Sprint Center.

    That kinda sucks...

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  • lukins fridgelukins fridge Posts: 237
    harrymanback wrote:
    here in the NY metro area, the Rock (Prudential Center in Newark) is opening with 10 shows of jovi.

    now that is painful! i'm no Elton John fan, but i'd rather sit through him 60 times than bon jovi once.
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