OT: old bands touring again …

[DAWGSANDSAINTS]

Saw where .38 Special and Kansas are touring together this year and only one original band member is still with .38 Special and 0 original still touring with Kansas.
Love both but not sure it will be worth the expense and hassle and will probably be disappointed in the sound quality of not having the same version/sound of what they were and what I remember when they were in their heyday of the 70’s and 80’s and 90’s.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Saw where .38 Special and Kansas are touring together this year and only one original band member is still with .38 Special and 0 original still touring with Kansas.
Love both but not sure it will be worth the expense and hassle and will probably be disappointed in the sound quality of not having the same version/sound of what they were and what I remember when they were in their heyday of the 70’s and 80’s and 90’s.

They might as well be a tribute band at that point.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

Yeah, I get what you mean… I don’t want to travel much to see legacy acts either

I briefly thought about seeing Kansas at the Riley Center back in January but decided against it…

That said, I’m not against seeing them. The one time I’ve seen Skynyrd there were only two pre-crash members performing (Rossington & Medlocke), and they were great in Brandon…

 

[Dawgbite]

Kansas was the first concert I ever attended. It’ll honestly be better music. I’m a Parrothead from way back. I’ve probably seen Buffett two dozen times or more. Since his death his band The Corral Reefers have done a few shows with Mack McAnnally and Scotty Emmerick fronting. I’ve seen them twice and while the atmosphere isn’t there because Buffett was an electric entertainer, the music is honestly better.

 

[patdog]

They might as well be a tribute band at that point.

That’s all they are. Throw Forenier

 

[patdog]

Kansas was the first concert I ever attended. It’ll honestly be better music. I’m a Parrothead from way back. I’ve probably seen Buffett two dozen times or more. Since his death his band The Corral Reefers have done a few shows with Mack McAnnally and Scotty Emmerick fronting. I’ve seen them twice and while the atmosphere isn’t there because Buffett was an electric entertainer, the music is honestly better.

My first concert too. Saw them 3 times. Late 70s in Jackson when they were at their peak. Late 90s in Biloxi opening for Styx when DDY had rejoined the band & Todd Suchermans first tour replacing John Panazzo on drums. And at the state fair in the 2000s. Great and underrated band. But I wouldn’t see them now.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Kansas was my first concert in 1977.

 

[She Mate Me]

It's a blatant money grab and I'm sure they're grabbing plenty of it.

If the people paying to see them are enjoying themselves, live and let live.

 

[Dawgbite]

Kansas was my first concert in 1977.

Don’t remember the exact year but it was late 70’s at The Orphium in Memphis.

 

[ZombieKissinger]

Heard Dent May is getting back together for a new tour for their new album, but not sure if it’s the original band or a legacy act

 

[MarkDallas]

It's a blatant money grab and I'm sure they're grabbing plenty of it.

Technically yes but bands make so little from royalties in the streaming era that's it's really the only way to make money.


Related note... Went to see Hank Jr in Feb. Assumed they were going to wheel him out and prop him up on a stool. Still wanted to go to say that I'd seen him. Boy was I wrong. Dude put on a SHOW at 76 yo.

 

[Bulldog Bruce]

Rock and Roll is a young person's deal in my head. It was about rebelling against "the man", Living life in the fast lane, hoping you die before you get old. Frank at 70 wasn't any different than at 30. Not like that for Rock bands. The saddest part is the crowds with canes and walkers, moving slow and looking decrepit. My grandpa didn't go see Springhsteen or Alice Cooper with me back in the day. Now all that are there is my grandpa. The handicap seats are standing room only. I just can't get past that to go to a concert any more.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

Technically yes but bands make so little from royalties in the streaming era that's it's really the only way to make money.

That’s correct. I also make it a point to buy merch (I have so many t-shirts) and albums on different streaming services (usually Apple Music and Bandcamp)

Related note... Went to see Hank Jr in Feb. Assumed they were going to wheel him out and prop him up on a stool. Still wanted to go to say that I'd seen him. Boy was I wrong. Dude put on a SHOW at 76 yo.

Robert Plant at the Orpheum in Memphis was fabulous…

Rod Stewart’s show in Brandon last year was one of my Top 5 in 2025…

Jorma & Jack were great last year too

Rock and Roll is a young person's deal in my head. It was about rebelling against "the man", Living life in the fast lane, hoping you die before you get old. Frank at 70 wasn't any different than at 30. Not like that for Rock bands. The saddest part is the crowds with canes and walkers, moving slow and looking decrepit. My grandpa didn't go see Springhsteen or Alice Cooper with me back in the day. Now all that are there is my grandpa. The handicap seats are standing room only. I just can't get past that to go to a concert any more.

I disagree that the saddest part is the crowds with canes and walkers… It’s the opposite

Live music is therapeutic. There are a lot of folks who struggle and are stressed…

For some of them, it’s physical. I’m happy that they are taking the time to get out and enjoy themselves…

My life has had a lot of stress and anxiety the past couple years, and I do my best to not be affected…

Live music relaxes me. I’m thankful for the performers, and I want to support them for how they help me…

 

[hdogg]

I certainly get both sides. I refused to go see the Eagles after they fired Don Felder. Most people reading this will say "who the hell is Don Felder?" or "Don't you mean Don Henley?". And somehow the band survives without my $$. But as a music fanatic and snob, it just wouldn't be the same for me, even though it really does sound about the same.
But I think it's fine that other people can continue to enjoy the bands from their youth and not care/know who's in the band.

Having said all of that, I did go see ACDC 2 years ago, even though I know it's only 2 original band members. So for me it does depend on which members are in the band - it's fairly subjective. Eddie Trunk talks about this stuff a lot on his XM show.

 

[Awwhellnaw]

I saw Bob Dylan and Merle Haggard like 20+ years ago in Jackson. Back then, people were like “I hope the stage is wheelchair accessible”. Dylan stayed on the keyboard the whole show. Seemed like the keyboard was the only thing holding him up. And just recently, I heard commercials on the radio about him doing a concert somewhere around here. Crazy to think that guy is still touring.

 

[Dawgbite]

I certainly get both sides. I refused to go see the Eagles after they fired Don Felder. Most people reading this will say "who the hell is Don Felder?" or "Don't you mean Don Henley?". And somehow the band survives without my $$. But as a music fanatic and snob, it just wouldn't be the same for me, even though it really does sound about the same.
But I think it's fine that other people can continue to enjoy the bands from their youth and not care/know who's in the band.

Having said all of that, I did go see ACDC 2 years ago, even though I know it's only 2 original band members. So for me it does depend on which members are in the band - it's fairly subjective. Eddie Trunk talks about this stuff a lot on his XM show.

I had a similar reaction when the Eagle imploded in 1980. I saw the original lineup, saw the Timothy B Schmidt plus Felder lineup, skipped the Hell Freezes over lineup, but the Vince Gill lineup is probably the best I’ve seen. Vince and the guy playing lead guitar most songs are excellent. I highly recommend going to the Sphere to see them while you’ve got the chance.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

I certainly get both sides. I refused to go see the Eagles after they fired Don Felder. Most people reading this will say "who the hell is Don Felder?" or "Don't you mean Don Henley?". And somehow the band survives without my $$. But as a music fanatic and snob, it just wouldn't be the same for me, even though it really does sound about the same.
But I think it's fine that other people can continue to enjoy the bands from their youth and not care/know who's in the band.

Having said all of that, I did go see ACDC 2 years ago, even though I know it's only 2 original band members. So for me it does depend on which members are in the band - it's fairly subjective. Eddie Trunk talks about this stuff a lot on his XM show.

I was real close to buying a ticket to last weekend’s Eagles show in Arlington. I’d have paired it with the Avetts show in Dallas the previous night.

I decided to go in another direction by supporting local shows…

I saw Bob Dylan and Merle Haggard like 20+ years ago in Jackson. Back then, people were like “I hope the stage is wheelchair accessible”. Dylan stayed on the keyboard the whole show. Seemed like the keyboard was the only thing holding him up. And just recently, I heard commercials on the radio about him doing a concert somewhere around here. Crazy to think that guy is still touring.

I was at Bob’s show at Thalia Mara last month.

He was unintelligible. He was on the keyboard and wore a hoodie during the show… Those of us with parents in their mid-80s know about the elderly wanting to be warm…

On the other hand, the backing band was good.

 

[hdogg]

I had a similar reaction when the Eagle imploded in 1980. I saw the original lineup, saw the Timothy B Schmidt plus Felder lineup, skipped the Hell Freezes over lineup, but the Vince Gill lineup is probably the best I’ve seen. Vince and the guy playing lead guitar most songs are excellent. I highly recommend going to the Sphere to see them while you’ve got the chance.

I'll for sure give credit to Vince Gill - he is the 1 reason I'd try to see them again, since apparently they really never are going to retire

 

[patdog]

Rock and Roll is a young person's deal in my head. It was about rebelling against "the man", Living life in the fast lane, hoping you die before you get old. Frank at 70 wasn't any different than at 30. Not like that for Rock bands. The saddest part is the crowds with canes and walkers, moving slow and looking decrepit. My grandpa didn't go see Springhsteen or Alice Cooper with me back in the day. Now all that are there is my grandpa. The handicap seats are standing room only. I just can't get past that to go to a concert any more.

I think most rock bands are still pretty good until about 70 if they take care of themselves. Past that you start to lose it vocally & physically. Saw Blue Oyster Cult a couple of years ago. Glad I went, it was a bucket list show & still pretty good. But they obviously weren’t what they used to be. Saw Duran Duran a couple of years ago. Maybe best show Ive ever seen. They were at top of their game in their 60s.