Wrote up what I was able to see.... tech difficulties, hopefully they will post the whole chat.... they all looked good, but very nervous

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/illaheematters/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=1104&p=6936#p6936

BTW blog writing is not formal.... yes my grammar is terrible. Mrs. Lamb would whack my knuckles.

I've been prowling around in the virtual world keeping more or less up on it all. So far, the Moodies have done 1) storyteller interview on Thursday night 2) the unveiling of the stone with their signatures, along with Jon Bon Jovi and 3) will do their portion of the ceremony tonight, and whatever part of their show the Gods of the RRHOF deem are appropriate. I wouldn't be able to choose, I like so many.

Very active day. Justin, John, and Mike all have family and friends there in force. I can't tell if Graeme or Denny have folks with them, indeed poor Denny seems to be really lost in the shuffle. Other than those three appearances they are staying in secure locations.

I was very happy they all showed up for the red carpet, mildly disgusted that Mike was cut out of the camera feed, and we never even saw Denny, if he was even there. The Red Carpet was short lived as it was very stormy and I don't think many musicians wanted to do it. The Moodies did it for their fans, bless them. Fans huddled in ponchos with umbrellas.

Six hours of the ceremony will be cut back to 2 hours for the HBO special.

This is my blog thread for the info I've found. Few photos for those who are drooling for photos... some videos.

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/illaheematters/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=1104&p=6950#p6950

Are you serious, people are selling tickets at the last minute??? bloodsuckers.... I guess some just drove there hoping to get a ticket. I am SO glad I didn't go. Virtual reality has been just fine.

I've added to that thread, most of the Moodies performance was on youtube. Pretty amazing stuff.

I still wouldn't have gone. I just can't deal with the crush of the enthused. I just set up my hotel rooms for part of the August Justin solo shows. I'm trying to stay very off the beaten path. It's like football or any sports. I love OU and the only time I saw them live was at Stanford once. It was very disappointing, they were so far away. The cameras bring them right into your lap.

I thought they were all very nervous in their acceptance speeches, but they got through it. It was about midnight eastern I think, so they must have been quite tired.

Uncle Joe Benson interview aired this weekend.

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/moodybluesattitude/2018-04-04-justin-and-joe-with-uncle-joe-benson-s--t26047.html#p199755

That's a good point about "being in the room, creating magic" I agree. It's why I go to shows too.

I would REALLY have been peeved tho, had I gone. It turned out Dire Straits didn't get there or play, some sort of falling out over fees (if any) I REALLY like them and would have been deeply disappointed.

I know that a lot of local "high buck" types (often developers, some of the worse corporate types in the world) had those seats up front, and I understand quite a few of them were vacant. I've had on the back of my mind for a long time, that the Moodies, and some other bands, have been "held back" for nomination because they KNOW if they are even nominated, their fans will wonk out and put them in. Held back because, possibly the place is in a slump. Not saying it is. But it would make good business sense IMHO. There are a few bands, like Tull who REALLY ought to be in there, but they will pull one into nomination once a year, then they are assured of a draw to their museum.

I'm thinking the golden age of rock n' roll will disappear with the Baby Boomers. The Moodies do it right, they don't just bash on stuff and make noise, they write very good music. I think they'll last for a while beyond us.

Meanwhile back on the RRHOF theme: from Denny's FB, all except my commentary at the bottom (and I stole this off TER)

https://www.facebook.com/DBFLaine/

Denny Laine Page Official-- The RRHOF contacted the band individually weeks ago asking if they wanted to speak and if they wanted to submit their speech to be placed on the monitors; it was the individual members choice to speak or not to speak.
The show producers briefed the band before the show and explained the lineup of speakers to move things along (Jon Bon Jovi’s speech alone was 20 minutes long and took up a lot of time)
The reason you see Denny, Mike and Graeme moving about on stage is because the producers were telling them to stand out of shots of the several cameras along the stage. [ed-- Justin was off stage right in the shadows until the end]
They were going to say something about Ray at the end, but the producers had already turned off the mics as the band were walking to center stage to perform.
There was absolutely no animosity within the band whatsoever, just the complete opposite. The band was very happy and enjoyed themselves and each other. It was a very nice reunion of old friends who shared a lot of memories.

[Sounds like Bon Jovi really likes to talk. ]

I dunno but I'm glad it's over. The fans gibbering over it can cease now, and the rest of us can go on to enjoy good music.