Twice as many days as last year, but still only 2/3 as many as the good ole days. But we're gettin there. I don't know how many times I missed Joan Jett in the past but not this year. That chick can kick some serious ass, and she's 53. Although you couldn't tell it by her appearance. She still looks like she's in her 30s, at least from down in the crowd. Kristen Stewart should pray she ages that well. Her tight, sweaty, sexy ass still fearlessly rocks it after all these years without any sign of slowing down. I had forgotten how many tunes I knew by her, including their cover of "Crimson and Clover." I remember "I Love Rock N Roll" being played during elementary school PE class and thinking that it was a little edgy for such young ears. Of course the lyrics are harmless but those are some tasty punk-ish riffs. I was a little disappointed we missed "Bad Reputation" but patience is truly a virtue...
Then there was TI. I'm sorry, but not that sorry, I just don't get it. Most of you know that I'm not a fan of rap but live rap is down right pointless. Its karaoke on a huge stage. He did have "musicians" with him but, aside from the drummer, I bet even those of us without any musical experience could learn what the guitarist and bassist were playing within a few hours. However, millions of people can't be wrong, right? Though I think I would sleep much more soundly if they were.
We had to forgo seeing the Avett Brothers in order to insure a good spot for the Foo Fighters. Dave and company consistently bring it with everything they have, every time. Perhaps a little too consistent. They played the same covers, Pink Floyd's "In The Flesh?" with drummer Taylor Hawkins on vocals and Tom Petty's "Breakdown", that they played when I saw them back in November. The Foos acquiring Hawkins is probably the greatest poach in modern rock history (sorry Alanis, he rocks too hard for you anyway). Later, they were joined by Joan Jett to thrash on the afore mentioned missed song, "Bad Reputation." Kindred spirits, Dave and Joan. They could be brother/sister or husband/wife on a different plane of existence. After 2 solid hours of rockin the Park, they ended the night with "Everlong."
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