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Live Performances Gone Awry

I couldn't help but think about the time I saw Steven Tyler stagger across the stage and pass out back in the early 80's, and how Stevie Nicks cancelled a concert at the New York State Fair around 1987-88 because she had such a bad cocaine problem. The Stevie Nick's show really upset me because she didn't reschedule and they didn't announce it until two hours before the show.

Anyone one else have any poor experiences at a live show they'd like to share? Grateful Dead welcome but please no stories of fans.
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lokie
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Did anybody else see Lucinda Williams read her own lyrics off a sheet of paper on Austin City Limits while she mumbled/sang? Bazaaro.

On the other hand, it has always amazed me how some artists, Jerry Garcia comes to mind, can remember 1000's of song lyrics on the fly, while playing an instrument and under the influence.

No George "No Show Jones" Jones stories?
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I agree with Maineiac...and LOVE Chastain. I've seen some great concerts and some real stinkers. You really have to manage your expectation and just assume your going to be around idiots. Most of the time you can put up with the candelabra crowd and enjoy a good show and a good snicker at the plate of olives and goat cheese. But every once in a while, it's just unbearable and you have to be willing to pick up and move yourself to an empty seat or take it to the lawn and hang out with the college kids. Either way, it's all good.

I will say though, Steely Dan, sounded horrible last summer.
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