" Got to the GP at about 9.30am, didnt watch a single race, just aint into car. Heard em, but ignored them. Waited about an hour for the gates to open, then tried to find where everything was, left mum on her own to relax, so Morgan, Browny & I headed off to wander around to try & find where the boys would be playing. Took us a while to make our way around the park, eventually we found the stage & took a few pix, sussed the place out & got our wristbands to get into the gig...whenever it would start, we were told they'd come on at 7.40pm. After walking around wasting time to get a press pass, we accidently made our way into the Corporate Area, which we didnt have passes for, but when the guard asked for passes, we told him we had passes for the who gig, & somewhere in that he presumed we either were part of the who or were part of the crew & let us in. Couldnt spot anyone famous, even though the place was apparently loaded with famous faces. Eventually we left the area & moved back towards the stage, just before 4pm we joined the line to get in & eventually after about 30mins were granted entry, got right to the front of the barrier on Pete's side of the stage, had a good view, along amps & stage moniters were in the way, cutting a view off of the other guys in the band.
While we were waiting we noticed Rab on the stage & he went down the left side of the stage & started signing things, we were gonna go down but decided not to, then out of nowhere, while everyone was looking to the left side of the stage hoping someone would come out, on our side, on the right Rabbit came out, so we just ran over & said hi & asked him how he liked oz & all, then asked him for a photo, which he agreed to, then after that everyone ran to him. After maybe 5mins Bobby came out & we did the same, asked for a photo, which he was cool with. Then about another 5mins later Pino & Simon showed, we didnt go to them, just watch where they went, but when they came back we just went for it again, said hi & Morgan got a photo with them then they left backstage again.
We waited in the blazing sun for just under 3hrs for Dallas Crane to take to the stage, nice lads, put on a good show, got to their 3rd song & stated "yeah we wanna get off the stage as well cos we wanna watch the who as well, but we got another 15mins on here.." I eventually left the audience to find where my press pass was, standing in a sea of security guards & real pro photographers...with a small camera...kinda daunting. Anyways I got my pass & we were all told we're going in for the first 3 songs & headed to the front of the stage. I started to freak out a bit cos we were so close & half forgot to do my job, as i was busy being a fan & headbanging & singing away.
The boys took to the stage to a massive roar from the crowd & got right into ICE & then the Seeker & AAA, with no breaks in between. Only downside to being in the pit, was the lack of images i could get of the backing band, cos the wall was nearly 2m high with the stage moniters in on top of that. At this point, we were pulled out of the pit & dragged back to the security tent for a minute to put all our cameras away..something i werent too pleased with, but at least i gave mum me other camera.
By this time, where i had started out with Morgan & Browny, was now completely packed, so i moved to the back of the platinum area where me mum was, which in the end was actually a wise idea, cos i had view of the whole stage & no moniters/amps were in the way. They thrashed through the set, complete with the typical who banter. They seemed to be in top shape for the gig, everyone of them pushing it as far as they could go. Pete was windmilling about & Roger was singing with so much power & twirling his mic about. Pino was the best I've ever heard him, no letting back on My Generation. Rabbit was playing beautifully as usual on the keys. I know it's typical from me, but Zak was definately the best I've ever seen, on dvd or from what i saw in Japan, he was definately into it completely. I wouldn't normally say it, but he definately had a bit of keith in him at the gig, throwing a fill in wherever he could, on one fill he put alot behind it & nearly fell over. Seemed to be showing off a bit at some points, spinning the sticks a hell of alot, jumping around, mainly when hitting the cymbals & generally just the way he was playing, very keith like in the way he moved around the kit. The bass drums were amazing in sound, very powerful, actually felt a bit sick a few times as a result of the sound they produced, as did several others that i talked with.
Mum was suprised that they were so good (she's not a fan) & was really glad they played her 3 favourite songs, Love Reign O'er Me, You Better You Bet & Who Are You. I was suprised that mum was having heaps of fun & loved Pete's banter, which usually she's against. She loved it so much she wants to buy a ticket to the perth gig & see them again, even agreed to going overseas if they have another couple of gigs.
Pete introduced the band, with a roar of cheering, Zak & Rabbit got the most, took a while for everyone to quite down. On Rabbit's intro Pete stated "Originally from texas, playing as beautifully as ever, he's been with us for a long time now, a genius....& I've forgotten his name..."
Was glad to see they played cry if you want with MG, they didnt do that in Japan, as well as TKAA. The highlight for me was AJ/Sparks, they all went in for it & played with so much power & passion on it.
Anyways I'll stop my rambling, could go on forever. "
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