2008 Woodie Awards
Parents can be cool too!
Brian Belding, Staff Writer
Issue date: 12/7/05 Section: Entertainment
Two tickets to Metallica and the Rolling Stones: $110 each. Parking Pass: $20. Beer: $7.50 each. Checking out chicks and rocking out to "Enter Sandman" with my old man: Priceless. Eight years ago I was fortunate enough to attend my first Metallica concert with my dad. Three weeks ago when two of the world's most popular bands converged upon SBC Park in San Francisco, there was no question as to who I would take to the concert.
Being a diehard Metallica fan, I never miss an opportunity to see the four horsemen in action when they ride into the Bay Area. It was also an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the iconic Rolling Stones while catching up on some quality father-son time which had been lacking since I left for SSU last Spring.
The combination of Metallica and the Stones was sure to provide a night of rock and roll hits that span generations. While we arrived to the park early, what else would you expect two guys to do? Concerts always provide ample people watching opportunities. Not to mention the chance to check out the rocker chicks which had came decked out in leather and other indescribable outfits.
While many of you are probably thinking, how cool is it to hang out with your dad and check out chicks? Well, it's not so bad with my dad because he's more of a best friend than he is a parent. Unlike many of the fans in attendance, my dad wasn't just there to see the Stones. In fact, he enjoyed Metallica's set a lot more because for those of you who haven't been able to catch Metallica in concert, they set the bar pretty high.
Opening up their set with the instrumental "Orion" from the Master of Puppets album, Metallica ripped through eleven songs in an hour and a half. My dad, no stranger to the world of Metallica, found himself surrounded by members of the fan club who had filled two rows among a sea of more a relaxed Stones crowd. While many seats remained empty as Metallica took the stage, the energy flowing from the stage drew many reluctant Stones fans to their seats to catch a glimpse of the Bay Area's own.
Being a diehard Metallica fan, I never miss an opportunity to see the four horsemen in action when they ride into the Bay Area. It was also an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the iconic Rolling Stones while catching up on some quality father-son time which had been lacking since I left for SSU last Spring.
The combination of Metallica and the Stones was sure to provide a night of rock and roll hits that span generations. While we arrived to the park early, what else would you expect two guys to do? Concerts always provide ample people watching opportunities. Not to mention the chance to check out the rocker chicks which had came decked out in leather and other indescribable outfits.
While many of you are probably thinking, how cool is it to hang out with your dad and check out chicks? Well, it's not so bad with my dad because he's more of a best friend than he is a parent. Unlike many of the fans in attendance, my dad wasn't just there to see the Stones. In fact, he enjoyed Metallica's set a lot more because for those of you who haven't been able to catch Metallica in concert, they set the bar pretty high.
Opening up their set with the instrumental "Orion" from the Master of Puppets album, Metallica ripped through eleven songs in an hour and a half. My dad, no stranger to the world of Metallica, found himself surrounded by members of the fan club who had filled two rows among a sea of more a relaxed Stones crowd. While many seats remained empty as Metallica took the stage, the energy flowing from the stage drew many reluctant Stones fans to their seats to catch a glimpse of the Bay Area's own.