Gridiron Bash in T-town - Alan Jackson confirmed...

[ecra-joe]

Can we get Fleetwood Mac back together for a concert? That I would go see...

the million dollar band could march in on tusk. thatd id empty my wallet to see.




since when did family values have anything to do with good music?

 

[BamaLaw]

Personally, I'm very pleased with Alan Jackson for the UA "Gridiron Bash." There are others on the list that would have pleased me, as well. It would have been difficult to find one that would not have pleased me. I am one of those apparently rare individuals who can find enjoyment in most any genre of music. I do enjoy country; however, such was not always the case. Along about 1990 I told a friend and roommate that the only way I'd ever listen to country music or go to a country concert, etc., would be if I were tied up and forced to go while kicking and screaming in protest. However, that's about the time that country music became the "new country." Over the next few years, I really grew to like it and Alan Jackson was one of the ones that became a favorite.

I've never been really big on going to concerts; however, Alan Jackson is one I might actually choose to go to. On the other hand, I would also love Black Crows, Counting Crows, Maroon 5, and some of the others on the list.

 

[WPtider]

Alan Jackson is one of the better choices I could have picked for the weekend. The criteria are probably: 1)appropriate for a family , 2)someone with a big enough name to draw some attention to the weekend 3) Someone who will fill up the stadium. AJ meets all three of those. I would imagine someone like Fergie/ Kelly Clarkson/ Fallout Boy would have serious problems selling out whatever venue they chose and definitely wouldn't appeal to the older demographic (by older I mean out of college)that will make up the majority of the population who attends the weekend.

 

[Crimson Speed]

You are almost close.

Skynyrd did homecoming 1974. George Wallace had nothing to do with it. Coach Bryant's involvement was limited to signing off on using Memorial Coliseum as Athletic Director.

The Honorary Colonel thing had been done for a while as far back as Elvis Presley's 1972 gig.

Alan Jackson will draw the crowds, no problem. I can't imagine not appreciating country music from the likes of Trish Yearwood, Faith Hill, and Shania Twain. Not bad on the eyes either.

About Elvis in 1972. I did not recall him performing that year, but witnessed his great performance there in 1975. It was fantastic. Something one never forgets.

 

[lynyrd skynyrd]

You are almost close.

Skynyrd did homecoming 1974. George Wallace had nothing to do with it. Coach Bryant's involvement was limited to signing off on using Memorial Coliseum as Athletic Director.

The Honorary Colonel thing had been done for a while as far back as Elvis Presley's 1972 gig. Many of the rockers got a kick out of being made Honorary Colonels in the Alabama State Troopers. Some others for whom this was done were the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Allman Bros Band, and Led Zep, and Eric Clapton. Frank Zappa thought it was hilarious; it was his birthday the day the Mothers played Morgan Aud. Yes, the Mothers of Invention played Morgan Auditorium. The English lecture hall. Those are the ones I can think of without overtaxing aged synapses.

It was arranged through Floyd Mann, who was special assistant to(U of A President) Dr. Matthews. Col. Mann had been the state's Director of Public Safety,which made him the commander of the State Troopers. Link: http://www.dps.state.al.us/Information/Directors/FMann.aspx

I was there, and, uh, involved. Good times to be in Tuscaloosa.

My frynd we need to talk, were you at rickwood field at some point? You and me can, uh, as we say, look at all the colors. PM me dude.

 

[mooblybama]

In terms of difficulty rap is without a doubt more difficult than singing. Most people can sing and as such make their way through a country song, most people can't make their way through a average rap song (they'll end up tripping over the lyrics). So, while I won't get into the debate about which has more artistic merit I would say that rapping is much harder than most people seem to think.

As far as Alan Jackson, he's a good fit but it is stereotypical. Everyone likes to imagine Alabama fans as driving trucks, listening to country music, so on so forth so it won't be doing anything to dispel stereotypes but I'd have to assume a lot of the people there will enjoy it. Better than not having a name people are familiar with.

You are an idiot.

 

[PlayerUA]

Alan Jackson was UA's homecoming in 1998...I assure you, it was anything but a sellout. In fact, I believe his concert is the one that made UP decide to move to free homecoming concerts.

Was the Carter Family not available?

 

[Vinny]

Alan Jackson. Wow. I saw him at the 98 homecoming concert. He put on a great show. Enjoy all who are going.

 

[MajorCrimson]

Alan Jackson was UA's homecoming in 1998...I assure you, it was anything but a sellout. In fact, I believe his concert is the one that made UP decide to move to free homecoming concerts.

Was the Carter Family not available?

Didn't know that the Carter family was still living.

:BigA:

 

[Capt. Jack]

Gonna have to call you on that one.

There are more Country radio stations nationwide than any other. Why? Not because they are more popular (ratings prove that out). Because they are the easiest to program. It doesn't take a whole lot of talent or production to be in country music. Also I know a little bit about programming a radio station. That's my day job. The top country station in Mobile even pre-records their request shows. They tell people to call in and record their requests. A few days later, they may hear themselves on the radio. The sad part is that nobody notices.

Country music as a genre has been around forever, but it wasn't until "new country" came along until it actually gained a lot of steam. It gained popularity because it incorporated elements of pop and other styles to become "new country." It had to because as a whole, country music was only popular to a small portion of the population. It basically had to become something else musically to gain real popularity.

With all that said, I don't doubt it will sell out. With the sheer number of people in town, any decently heard of artist should. Of course I'm not so sure that a sell out equals greatness in the music industry (How many of you think the best musical artist right now is Hanna Montana?).

On a positive note, I think this would be a good idea to follow up on. A big family friendly concert on Friday night and the A-Day game on Saturday. It could become a great tradition for families that may not be able to afford to pay for a weekend like that in the fall.

Right... Hip-Hop and Rap are much harder to program. You never hear the same songs over and over and over...

 

[Capt. Jack]

In terms of difficulty rap is without a doubt more difficult than singing. Most people can sing and as such make their way through a country song, most people can't make their way through a average rap song (they'll end up tripping over the lyrics). So, while I won't get into the debate about which has more artistic merit I would say that rapping is much harder than most people seem to think.

As far as Alan Jackson, he's a good fit but it is stereotypical. Everyone likes to imagine Alabama fans as driving trucks, listening to country music, so on so forth so it won't be doing anything to dispel stereotypes but I'd have to assume a lot of the people there will enjoy it. Better than not having a name people are familiar with.

Funniest thing I've heard all day. Thanks.

 

[BocaLance]

Re: Gridiron Bash in T-town - Allan Jackson confirmed...

No, I wasn't kidding. He might be the biggest name to play @ UA in years, however, recently the people who have come to perform at concerts have all been acts who were real popular in the mid-late '90s but currently not so much...and Alan Jackson certainly fits that bill. (Some might say Daughtry has been the biggest name to come when he performed this past homecoming, and looking at billboard charts, etc. they'd be right.)

The list of performers at other schools for this "event" include the following: Maroon 5, ZZ Top, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Dierks Bentley and Fergie. All of whom have done a lot more nationally in the past few years than Alan Jackson. That can't be argued.

Now, if I could personally choose a band from their list, I would choose Counting Crows in a heartbeat, but maybe that's just me...

I would also assume they will have the concert in Coleman.

Thing is ... at some of those other schools and their "events," a big name performer is needed just to get people to come on campus for a spring game. At Alabama, the concert is just a side event to the A-Day game, which may again approach near capacity.

And for those of you concerned with the "perception" of country music and Alabama, remember the flack UA fans got by packing out the joint for a spring game last year. My point? WHO CARES what others think!!??

 

[rizolltizide]

Alan Jackson was UA's homecoming in 1998...I assure you, it was anything but a sellout. In fact, I believe his concert is the one that made UP decide to move to free homecoming concerts.

Was the Carter Family not available?

Why'd you want to go and make me spit all over my monitor??? Thanks for the laugh!

 

[CaliforniaTide]

Alright, the link doesn't work for me, so what the details about the concert? How much are the tickets and where is the concert?

 

[Dixiedawg]

You heard it here first:

For the big Gridiron Bash being finalized for April 11 & 12, Friday night and Saturday before A-Day:

Alan Jackson has been confirmed, more to follow.

Just wanted to point out that the last time BD hosted music concert was in celebration of the 100th anniversary 13 games later Bama stood on the mountain top once again. The performers were Alabama of course and it was a fantastic concert.

 

[KrAzY3]

You are an idiot.

Thank you for that well thought out and enlightened statement.

Funniest thing I've heard all day. Thanks.

You're welcome, I'm open to differing opinions but I'd prefer some sort of substance that isn't rooted in sheer bias. Not that this is the place to debate the subject, however we are talking about Alan Jackson in the football forum... Since sarcasm has been favored over substance I'll just explain why rapping is more difficult than singing.

Singing is something a vast majority of people are able to do at a very young age. What young child can't sing along to a song like "Mary Had A Little Lamb"? However, even the most popular rap songs are something the average person can't rap along to without spending some time practicing. The cadence is not something most people can easily master. You'd think it was easy, and if you have a strong dislike for rap out of ignorance one might be prone to name calling.

I've personally encountered many people that can't do the most basic element of rap, which is rapping over the beat. If you want a case in point compare Celebrity Rap Superstar to Gone Country. Most of the celebrities, despite training had difficulty rapping at all (several unable to come close to finishing a song). However, on any myriad of shows such as Gone Country which try to challenge people to sing a particular style or what not, the ability to sing the song is a forgone conclusion. It is whether or not someone can actually do it well that is the concern.

 

[califbamafan]

Just saw Alan Jackson at Primm Nevada (right outside Vegas). They have three hotels on the premises and they were all sold out that weekend. The concert was also sold out. I have a friend that is a casino host their and he said it was the first time in over 5 years that he wasn't even able to give comp rooms to his regulars.It was a great concert. I think everyone that attends will enjoy it. If I didn't live so far away I would be there.:BigA:

 

[Vinny]

I was watching the YES Network last night and Penn State has their weekly show broadcasted. They did a blirb on their spring football game and have this young lady doing a concert, I forgot her name, but they made mention to beating all the schools that had held attendance records for spring games and Bama was #1 on the list.

 

[Vinny]

Fergie is playing at Penn State's spring game. It just came to me. Who is she? I never heard of her.

 

[Vinny]

Fergie is playing at Penn State's spring game. It just came to me. Who is she? I never heard of her. What music genre does she sing?