The Cat 3 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Syrinx Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I was at the infamous Alice Cooper riot at the Grandstand in Toronto during his blackout period. They claimed Alice had the flu and couldn't perform. I missed not seeing the concert but will forever be able to say I was there for a part of Toronto Rock music history. Still have my ticket from the show. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I was at the infamous Alice Cooper riot at the Grandstand in Toronto during his blackout period. They claimed Alice had the flu and couldn't perform. I missed not seeing the concert but will forever be able to say I was there for a part of Toronto Rock music history. Still have my ticket from the show. Oh, what are the details? I don't think I know this story. Was this the CNE grandstand? I've seen Aerosmith and the Rolling Stones there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I was at the infamous Alice Cooper riot at the Grandstand in Toronto during his blackout period. They claimed Alice had the flu and couldn't perform. I missed not seeing the concert but will forever be able to say I was there for a part of Toronto Rock music history. Still have my ticket from the show. Oh, what are the details? I don't think I know this story. Was this the CNE grandstand? I've seen Aerosmith and the Rolling Stones there.If I ever figure out how to post photos again, I have all of the newspaper articles from the day after. Yes it was the CNE Grandstand. I was dead centre about 20 rows up in the stands. The place was sold out - 20,000. We were waiting for the show to start and after a lengthy delay someone came out and said Alice wasn't feeling well and the show was cancelled. People got pretty angry and the fans on the floor started throwing their metal folding chairs at the stage. Up in the stands people were breaking the arm rests and other parts of the seats and throwing them - generally trashing the stadium. After a little while, the riot police came out from both sides of the stage in full gear with shields. One cop raised his baton and led a charge into the crowd which caused chaos. They forced everyone on the floor to run up into the stands and of course from there we all ran into the concession stand area underneath and behind the seats. The stands were destroyed. I remember seeing big mustard jars flying through the air. Problem was all exit doors were closed so it was getting crowded and then tear gas or some other substance was let go inside and it became very smoky. There was a huge roll up loading door near the east end of the Grandstand with a ramp, where transport trucks could pull in and unload gear. A few guys forced it up about 2 feet and we rolled out underneath to get outside. I found this link to some video. http://bravewords.com/news/40-years-ago-today-riot-in-toronto-at-alice-cooper-concert-video-footage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Check out a young John Roberts who went on to USA news anchor fame, at the end. Back then he was JD Roberts at Much Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I was at the infamous Alice Cooper riot at the Grandstand in Toronto during his blackout period. They claimed Alice had the flu and couldn't perform. I missed not seeing the concert but will forever be able to say I was there for a part of Toronto Rock music history. Still have my ticket from the show. Oh, what are the details? I don't think I know this story. Was this the CNE grandstand? I've seen Aerosmith and the Rolling Stones there.If I ever figure out how to post photos again, I have all of the newspaper articles from the day after. Yes it was the CNE Grandstand. I was dead centre about 20 rows up in the stands. The place was sold out - 20,000. We were waiting for the show to start and after a lengthy delay someone came out and said Alice wasn't feeling well and the show was cancelled. People got pretty angry and the fans on the floor started throwing their metal folding chairs at the stage. Up in the stands people were breaking the arm rests and other parts of the seats and throwing them - generally trashing the stadium. After a little while, the riot police came out from both sides of the stage in full gear with shields. One cop raised his baton and led a charge into the crowd which caused chaos. They forced everyone on the floor to run up into the stands and of course from there we all ran into the concession stand area underneath and behind the seats. The stands were destroyed. I remember seeing big mustard jars flying through the air. Problem was all exit doors were closed so it was getting crowded and then tear gas or some other substance was let go inside and it became very smoky. There was a huge roll up loading door near the east end of the Grandstand with a ramp, where transport trucks could pull in and unload gear. A few guys forced it up about 2 feet and we rolled out underneath to get outside. I found this link to some video. http://bravewords.co...t-video-footageCheck out a young John Roberts who went on to USA news anchor fame, at the end. Back then he was JD Roberts at Much Music Wow, I'd never seen that video before...thanks for sharing the link. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Ha! That riot happened the day after I turned two years old. That's crazy though. I have been to numerous shows in Canada and the crowds are always respectful and well behaved. But all those shows actually happened. I guess you guys don't take it too well when you're rock n roll is taken away. Not sure I believe Alice's story at the end though. I trust what sober Alice says but not blackout Alice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Is Anyone Home? Bonus studio track from the live album, "A Fistful of Alice"... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) Not sure I believe Alice's story at the end though. I trust what sober Alice says but not blackout Alice. Lol, it really did sound like a drug addict making bs excuses, didn't it? Edited October 8, 2020 by The Cat 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 http://youtu.be/Q7LoKr9EyyIWe're really lucky this isn't some haunting video of his last days. I can't believe how thin he is here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 http://youtu.be/Q7LoKr9EyyIWe're really lucky this isn't some haunting video of his last days. I can't believe how thin he is here. Didn't he have to spend a few weeks in the hospital in order to get healthy and put weight back on before he started the road to sobriety? I thought I read an interview with him where he said something about that. I guess he was lucky that he was still young at that time too. So his body was able to recover better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) Edited October 11, 2020 by The Cat 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 http://horrorfuel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20150212-Alice-Cooper-42.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Chuck Garric, Tommy Henriksen, Ryan Roxie, Glen Sobel & Nita Strauss... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Cool Stones like vibe... http://youtu.be/BQ9rCqemux8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hi_water._ Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 On a dark, desert nightLook into the sky, something ain't rightA fireball, red and greyPeople start to look, frozen in fearA man grabs a woman, draws her nearThey fall to their knees and prayAll mighty GodIs it today?Fireball, in the skyFireball, in the skyHey, little boy with a cowboy gunHis momma picks him up, he starts to runHe laughs out loud, he thinks it's a gameThe alarm goes off in the liquor storeThe trucks roll by with a thunderous roarIt fell from the sky, a silver rainAll mighty GodThe city's in flames(All man alive)(Can we survive?)My alarm goes off, I'm shaking with frightMy blood runs cold, teeth clench tightBut it's alright now, it's only a dreamWell, I go to the window, lean on the sillThe night is hot, and all is stillThere's a blinding flash and now it's realAll mighty GodWe died todayFireball, in the skyFireball, in the skyFireball, in the skyFireball, in the skyFireball, in the skyFireball, in the skyFireball, in the sky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Hollywood Vampires - I Want My Now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Hollywood Vampires - Heroes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Self-Indulgence Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Spotted in Woodstock, NY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Robert and Toyah are enjoying themselves. http://youtu.be/HovYmVNIhhQ Edited December 20, 2020 by custom55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J2112YYZ Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Now this should have been the lead single. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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