Geoff Tate to Rocklahoma, "You Guys Suck"

Eyesore wrote:

Samples sound okay. Hard to really get a grasp on what's going on from such short clips. Gotta say, though, it doesn't really sound like Queensryche, old and recent.

i feel that way as well. I will need to listen to some complete songs before I decide.

Since this is the thread that just won't die (yes, I know I have been keeping it alive), there's a new review up of a recent Alice Cooper show with Tate opening.......

http://alicecooper.com/latest/review/ageless-rocker-raises-dead-his-new-tour-43966

The seated theatre filled with Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and even a good helping of today's generation, everyone was primed for some good, old fashioned shock rock from the seemingly ageless Cooper, even if only to distract them from the brutal winter storm that raged outside. However they'd have to wait until Geoff Tate finished his unbearable opening set of preening, joyless alternative rock. Emancipated from his former band Queensryche in a very ugly public split, Tate appears to be content playing his solo material, but the same couldn't be said for the audience, who were justifiably baffled by his lecherous songs, arrogant banter, and his hilarious Rob Lowe-in-St. Elmo's Fire saxophone playing (which, if anything, is proof that he both sucks and blows).

Once the miserable spectacle of Tate's set was over, Alice Cooper quickly brought some life to the building with a slick, professional performance that explored his more than 40-year career with a set divided into three distinct parts.

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hilarious Rob Lowe-in-St. Elmo's Fire saxophone playing (which, if anything, is proof that he both sucks and blows).

Give that reviewer a beer!

If Geoff Taint is trying to crack that adult contemporary market like Sting or Celine Dion, he needs to avoid the hard rock audience all together. Noones gonna tolerate that crapola at an Alice Cooper concert.

Maybe pepole going to a Michael Buble concert might be more open-minded to his brand of alternative rock or whatever it is he's going for.

Fat Freddy wrote:

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hilarious Rob Lowe-in-St. Elmo's Fire saxophone playing (which, if anything, is proof that he both sucks and blows).

Give that reviewer a beer!

That is a classic line!!!!!!

I don't have any issues with saxophones in general, I love the instrument...but lame-ass singers trying to improve their stage presence by playing banal student licks should be beaten over the head with it.

Unless you have devoted your life to the instrument...leave it to those who have.

S.D. wrote:

I don't have any issues with saxophones in general, I love the instrument...but lame-ass singers trying to improve their stage presence by playing banal student licks should be beaten over the head with it.

Unless you have devoted your life to the instrument...leave it to those who have.

Seriously?

I know it's cool to hate Geoff Tate these days, but he's been playing that saxophone on stage for ages, and to great effect on some songs, I might add. And he's been playing since he was a kid! I realize that you fancy yourself an elitist, but let's not be ridiculous.

I am really getting tired of people calling me a f*cking elitist on this board, if you guys knew me in real life nothing could be farther from the truth.

S.D. wrote:

I am really getting tired of people calling me a f*cking elitist on this board, if you guys knew me in real life nothing could be farther from the truth.

I'm sure you're the bees knees in person, but we just have what you post to go on.

I'd bet there would be plenty of people who think I'm a dicklicker on this board, but those who know me IRL realize I'm actually quite sexy and approachable.

S.D. wrote:

I am really getting tired of people calling me a f*cking elitist on this board, if you guys knew me in real life nothing could be farther from the truth.

Be proud, man. You're totally an elitist. Haha.

Don't make me get the hose, fellas. (whistles nonchalantly)

SpectreFate wrote:

I'd bet there would be plenty of people who think I'm a dicklicker on this board,

That's probably one of the nicer things said about you.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

SpectreFate wrote:

I'd bet there would be plenty of people who think I'm a dicklicker on this board,

That's probably one of the nicer things said about you.

Awesome!

What exactly is an "elitist" anyhow? I've been called that many times on different boards.

ultmetal wrote:

What exactly is an "elitist" anyhow? I've been called that many times on different boards.

A know it all, a holder of all things true, a prophet, a poet, a candle stick maker, in other words S.D. !!!!! (JUST KIDDING!!!!!!)

Takes one to know one! Ha, yeah, I said it.

I appreciate all the opinions on this board and it actually makes it more interesting.

I'm just astounded this damn thread has reached 28 frickin' pages!

It's almost as bad as the Warrior Soul thread. "Night Of The Living Thread"

tohostudios wrote:

I'm just astounded this damn thread has reached 28 frickin' pages!

It's almost as bad as the Warrior Soul thread. "Night Of The Living Thread"

It's my proudest accomplishment to date. I thought it might die but Geoff Tate's jackassery has kept my thread alive. Thanks Geoff!

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It's almost as bad as the Warrior Soul thread.

Yo, don'choo be hatin' on my Warrior So' thread now!!

Fat Freddy wrote:

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It's almost as bad as the Warrior Soul thread.

Yo, don'choo be hatin' on my Warrior So' thread now!!

Well at least I left your Ramones thread out of it.

ultmetal wrote:

What exactly is an "elitist" anyhow? I've been called that many times on different boards.

Elitist (adjective) - (of a person or class of persons) considered superior by others or by themselves, as in intellect, talent, power, wealth, or position in society: elitist country clubbers who have theirs and don't care about anybody else.

derivation of Elitism:

the belief or attitude that some individuals, who form an elite — a select group of people with a certain ancestry, intrinsic quality or worth, higher intellect, wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attributes — are those whose influence or authority is greater than that of others; whose views on a matter are to be taken the most seriously or carry the most weight; whose views or actions are most likely to be constructive to society as a whole; or whose extraordinary skills, abilities, or wisdom render them especially fit to govern.

Dark Horseman wrote:

Takes one to know one! Ha, yeah, I said it.

I appreciate all the opinions on this board and it actually makes it more interesting.

Exactly!!!!!! SD's a cool dude and we all have different opinions so it's all cool!!!!

Now let's get back to the topic at hand - Geoff Tate's douche baggery!!!!

I admit I am an elitist, there, I feel better!!! Confession is good for the soul!!!