OK, I'll start.
It really was everything I wanted it to be. Plenty of nods and catchphrases from the past (wwhhhaaaaattttt?
??) but also some current ones as well (thank you).
Highlights include:
* Philly Boy Roy coming in from the back of the hall (by way of a disco version of the Rocky Theme). Once on stage, Roy said he wanted to sing "the bluest blues song" since he was in Chicago. With that, he and the band (locals Fake Limbs) ripped into a great version of Styx' "Renegade."
* Tom interviewed and played a basketball game with Timmy Von Trimble.
* Gary interviewed Steve Albini, John Stiratt (Wilco) and Gene Simmons.
* Tom starting a new interview podcast (Scharp Conversation) with Bruce Springsteen...who couldn't make it because his tires were slashed. So instead, Tom asked the Bruce questions to Barry Dwarkin. Barry finished the interview by singing the Newbridge song.
* l loved that the preshow music included all the theme songs Tom has used over the years (Do It, Don't Stop Now, Action). Very subtle, but very clever.
* The signed tour posters they had for sale are pretty great and were flying off the table.
Tom and Jon came out to the merch table shortly afterwards. They could not have been any nicer and appreciative. So I glad I was able to say hello, have my copy of Rock, Rot & Rule signed and tell them how much the show has meant to me.
The only downside was that there wasn't a second Chicago show...
I'm sure I'm missing several other hilarious and entertaining bits, but I'm sure others will share.
