It was STP, that's the only year I've been. Its reeked so badly of BO that I had friends blow cigarette smoke in my face because it smelled better. But the STP part of the show was awesome.

I thought they used to have some big names back in the day (Tool, Black Sabbath, etc) but looking at previous lineups and I'm totally wrong. The one in 1995 included: Cheap Trick, Allman Bros, Fleetwood Mac, Kansas, and Pat Benatar. Lord, how that station has changed.

I've been to a couple of those type of big, multiband shows throughout the eighties. It was a mellow vibe then. I think that 3rd woodstock when everyone rioted pretty much opened the flood gates of stupid , violent behaviour. I'm curious about Bonnaroo. But I wouldn't consider a Coachela or Lolla event. Much less a "rock" fest.

I wanted to go this year-but really didn't like any of the bands all that well. I have seen Stained and they put on a heck of show. They opened for Godsmack at Standstoned (Verizon) and it rained most of the show. It was warm out and the rain felt great-awesome show.

Hopefully rock fest will get some decent bands next year and stop being cheap.

Why does he sing like that? It would be one thing if he were trying to be funny, but I don't think that's his goal. That's just ridiculous.

People who listen to Staind aren't the best and brightest. They are people who listen to Staind. They'd probably do it.

I though this was going to be some cry baby BS, but GOOD for him.
That is FD UP.

I've been to a few smaller reggae festivals. Always a great vibe! Lots of unity, dancing, hot women, and lots in GANJA!!! IRIE times!!

Today's Rock is just....sad.
I'm a rock/metal guy, and it's a tough day and age to be a rock/metal guy.

I love how CP is so above this. :rolleyes: Geez, what are you guys? A bunch of country music fans or something?
Personally, I'm not really a huge fan of any of those bands. But Korn, FFDP, KsE, and BLS would be worth seeing. I just went to Rocklahoma last weekend. Staind, FFDP, KsE, BLS, and some of those other bands were there, as well. Staind has kinda gotten lame over the years. I actually enjoyed their first couple albums before they got all radio friendly. FFDP put on one Helluva show. I also enjoyed KsE and BLS. How can you not appreciate Zach Wilde and the coolest sounding pinch harmonic of most any guitarist out there? :) Also enjoyed Down and Hellyeah. Those bands put on a good show.

As for Rockfest, the first time I went in 2006 I swear the setup was different than it is now (going off memory). Staind actually was good but they played a bunch of songs off the first album. Some other decent bands that year. But nowadays it seems that it is just a big old cluster. Went a few years ago and it rained....a lot. We got tired of the tight quarters and all the drunken idiots bumping into you wherever you walked, not to mention being soaked and miserable.

Drove by rockfest on the way to Loose Park to take some pics. Some crazy drunk bitch was walking/falling down the street-half in traffic while yelling at her boyfriend who was walking a few steps back with his head hanging down. Not sure what he did, but was getting an earfull. She had mud all over her, one flip flop on and her shirt off with just a bra on. Looks like it was a party this year!

I went to a Rockfest back in November and a Chiefs game broke out.

Maybe we just don't like buttrock? I mean, Zakk Wylde is an exception, but the rest of that lineup is garbage. The post nu-metal hair bands of today. Nickelback is all that is missing. Most of the world wonders how Nickelback can keep going platinum or selling out arenas. There is your answer. That aerial photo of 50,000 trailerpark denizens.

I wonder if this was the chick that was surfing during Stained?

Do VIP if you do go.