Which band gave their fans a bigger treat?

[Apollo]

Some posters on this forum are really making adamant stands over the ticket price of the Bowling Alley show. Claiming that GnR raising their ticket prices 50-to-100% for the show is justifiable, as it was a small venue and the band was giving their hard-core fans a treat. These posters simply cannot believe that any true fan would complain about the steep jump in ticket prices.

I know this is a GnR forum, so they'll probably get the most votes. But I was curious which situation/concert do you think was a better example of a band "giving back" to their fans............a band doing something special for their fans:

GnR playing a small venue and charging $150 for a ticket

Last year Metallica holding a full concert and charging $5 per ticket. Yes, that's correct. $5 per ticket. Not only that, but the show was specifically used in their upcoming 3D concert video. So not only do you get to be in the crowd for their concert dvd - but you only had to pay $5.

In which example do you feel the band is giving their fans the bigger treat?

[highvoltage]

Metallica. What's your point?

[LuanVictor]

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica.

[niceguy]

Duh, when has Axl EVER cared about his fans the way that Metallica cares about their fans?

In his book, Slash said how bad he felt when James Hetfield got burned and yet still was going on stage after, wearing a cast, singing while his tech played guitar.

And look at how Axl behaves compared to that.

[Apollo]

Metallica. What's your point?

There isn't a point.

I've been bashed by several different posters for saying that the $150 ticket price was ridiculous.

So I'm curious as to what the general poster population on here thinks of this comparision of two bands that are roughly at the same level (or who have been for the majority of their careers).

Posters on here think that the Bowling Alley show was a huge treat for the die-hard fan. I was just curious as to what they thought about that show compared to what another band recently did.

I didn't insult anybody, nor did I insult the band or Beta/Fernando/Vanessa.

[izzygirl]

Metallica.

And I wanna add Bon Jovi to this. travelling to a country to play for free for their fans taking into account the situation of the country is pretty awesome.

[highvoltage]

Metallica. What's your point?

There isn't a point.

I've been bashed by several different posters for saying that the $150 ticket price was ridiculous.

So I'm curious as to what the general poster population on here thinks of this comparision of two bands that are roughly at the same level (or who have been for the majority of their careers).

Posters on here think that the Bowling Alley show was a huge treat for the die-hard fan. I was just curious as to what they thought about that show compared to what another band recently did.

I didn't insult anybody, nor did I insult the band or Beta/Fernando/Vanessa.

I didn't say you insulted anyone, I just didn't get what the point of the thread was.

I'm probably used to Australian prices where $150 is a pretty standard ticket. But I can appreciate that it's probably expensive for the American market. Did people last night get value for money? No, probably not...

But I'd argue that a full show in that size of a venue, one with an actual different setlist and a few "surprises"... hell, I'd definitely pay $150 for that. Something like you suggested in your thread the other day would have been worth that kind of dough for sure.

[ChristmasFnatic]

Aerosmith simply for random setlists(though each leg have similar), great quality voice by Steven ever since, Brad is a great guitarists... Toxic Twins combo.

Slash/Myles/Conspirators - cheap ticket price for a full unapologetic rock n roll show. No crap ballads.

As of GNR price point, its ok if its your first time, or he visits rarely in that place. Otherwise, its expensive esp. with same setlists, quality of his voice.

[Chris 55]

Metallica. What's your point?

I've been bashed by several different posters for saying that the $150 ticket price was ridiculous.

It was ridiculous. Especially for such a short show.

[jimb0]

The cheapest Aeroosmith Tickets are 200 dollars for a show they have coming up in CT

150 ain't cheap but it's not horrible.

Edited June 8, 2013 by jimb0

[PITBOSS]

I gotta give it up for metallica for how they run their fan club and treat their fans.

as far as the $150 tix have you seen the rolling stones prices? I didn't read anything about the Brooklyn bowl saying it was a special show treat for the fans? source?

as far as someone saying the chili peppers in comparison, I just don't see it. we saw them earlier this year and they play a pretty short set, it was okay, but no comparison.

[dalsh327]

Flaming Lips got sponsorship through Southern Comfort and the shows were free. GNR could do the same thing.

GNR booked a last minute gig and made some money. Prince booked a bunch of pricey club shows for $250 recently, doing 2 back to back shows a night.

[Un42nutzly]

I enjoy higher prices... Poor people don't deserve to have fun.

[Careful with that axe]

Say they charged $50 then scalpers would have got all the tickets.

$150 is steep but it works well to weed out the people who are just looking to be entertained

and need to think twice about going. The loyal fans will pay it and be satisfied they got in

without scalping.

A few years ago Steven Tyler got on the loudspeaker at Home Depot and sang a bit FOR FREE.

Fugazi would only charge $5 for their shows.

Good seats at a stadium show were $75 2 decades ago.

Nowadays general admission is about that.

[wasted]

doesnt seem like a big deal. the price, the show it's just not much of an issue.

[Redhead74]

Metallica. What's your point?

There isn't a point.

I've been bashed by several different posters for saying that the $150 ticket price was ridiculous.

So I'm curious as to what the general poster population on here thinks of this comparision of two bands that are roughly at the same level (or who have been for the majority of their careers).

Posters on here think that the Bowling Alley show was a huge treat for the die-hard fan. I was just curious as to what they thought about that show compared to what another band recently did.

I didn't insult anybody, nor did I insult the band or Beta/Fernando/Vanessa.

I didn't say you insulted anyone, I just didn't get what the point of the thread was.

I'm probably used to Australian prices where $150 is a pretty standard ticket. But I can appreciate that it's probably expensive for the American market. Did people last night get value for money? No, probably not...

But I'd argue that a full show in that size of a venue, one with an actual different setlist and a few "surprises"... hell, I'd definitely pay $150 for that. Something like you suggested in your thread the other day would have been worth that kind of dough for sure.

Agree HV. You guys over there should be grateful that you see anyone for under $150. Here in Australia, that's pretty normal for standard GA tickets to any well known band. If you're talking really big names like the Stones and want to be in a decent spot you're looking at $500+ per ticket (even up to $1,200). In Australia, there's no such thing as good value when it comes to live shows. I paid $220 to see GNR back in March and the venue had a capacity of 23,000. Think yourself lucky guys.

[SoulMonster]

I've been bashed by several different posters for saying that the $150 ticket price was ridiculous.

If EVERY concert cost $150 resulting in a huge part of the fan base not being able to afford to see the band live, then THAT would be ridiculous. But since this was a one-off and since the show was sold-out fine, then there is nothing ridiculous about the price at all. They obviously targeted a sub-market a bit more well-off who were fine with paying more, probably to enjoy a more exclusive concert.

The only thing that is ridiculous is your inability to grasp these simple points.

[Jeez]

So where did Guns N' Roses announce that this concert was going to be something special and that they were "giving something back" ?

[SoulMonster]

So where did Guns N' Roses announce that this concert was going to be something special and that they were "giving something back" ?

I didn't happen, it is just something the cupcakes cling on to... You know, sometimes they have to make up shit to keep the cupcake train rolling.

Edited June 8, 2013 by SoulMonster

[Axl_morris]

Metallica.

And I wanna add Bon Jovi to this. travelling to a country to play for free for their fans taking into account the situation of the country is pretty awesome.

I read that but im not convinced. he's starting his uk stadium tour today, which ticket sales were poor they were dropped to £32.50 from £70 on groupon, thousands of tickets. Also i got 4 free tickets through being military on a special website for us, and there was a bunch of free tickets on offer to the other shows. Also when tickets first went on sale seats were as little as £12.50.

I think a lot of it is to do with sambora not touring and a promoter that booked to many shows that couldn't sell.

however, ive never seen them live, so heading off in a bit to check them out.

[wasted]

It's obviously the price that made doing a smaller show viable.

Doing a free show is a different issue. For the fans is kind of cringey. The band has obviously ripped the fans off before they start giving them free sweatbands.

[luciusfunk]

Say they charged $50 then scalpers would have got all the tickets.

$150 is steep but it works well to weed out the people who are just looking to be entertained

and need to think twice about going. The loyal fans will pay it and be satisfied they got in

without scalping.

A few years ago Steven Tyler got on the loudspeaker at Home Depot and sang a bit FOR FREE.

Fugazi would only charge $5 for their shows.

Good seats at a stadium show were $75 2 decades ago.

Nowadays general admission is about that.

I consider myself a loyal fan, but when they were in Dallas last week with $135 tickets, I knew right away I wasn't going to pay that much to see one of my favorite bands.