rage at the dnc...who was there???

[darthlaker]

one of the last shows i seen was rage at the dnc the show they did that day was the shiznet there are tracks they played that day that i still havn't heard.. the police shot us with pellots after and cut ozomatli in the middle of their set... just wanted to know who was there with me that great day.

here's some pictures:

[grain]

hey i was there too! marched all the way from pershing square to be rewarded by ozomatli and then rage. very eerie seeing a bunch of dems from afar guarded by the lapd, watching from the glitz of staples center and a bunch of young and pissed off people rocking out to rage middle fingers pointed to the suits and ties.

i remember zach actually singing a slower song ballad like thing and then i remember running from the police when they moved in with riot gear.

unforgettable

[fortydollarsworthofmeat]

one of the last shows you saw was RATM at the DNC? that was in 2000, dude. get out more.

also, i was living in CA then, and wanted to go badly, but i was 17 and my mom wouldn't let me. i watched it all on TV, though.

[dorkfish]

i was 17, also, and my parents wouldn't let me borrow a car to drive the 4 hours to LA for something Democrat-y. I kept explaining that it was a concert, but they wouldn't have any of that. After the riot made the TV, my parents had that "See, aren't you glad you didn't go to that, it was too dangerous" conclusion, but all I wanted to do was get maced by a cop and throw rocks at buildings...

[suprefan]

I was there, I still keep my subway ticket stub in my wallet.... Who wouldve thought a $1.35 subway ticket wouldve had so much happen? And yeah cops on horses suck, tear gas is one of the worst things ever and rubber bullets hurt.

[vinylmartyr]

I decided not to go when the Beastie had to cancel. I watched on tv though.

[psychic friend]

ya what was your first rage show huh rage fans? tell me that.

[full on idle]

I saw them when they played that dumpster.

[grain]

well my first one was the first coachella, and i wasn't really a fan until that cold october night. i remember seeing some of their videos and was intrigued at their ferocity and energy

[menikmati]

I have the recording of their very first show ever

[darthlaker]

the first show was in 1994 at a locapalloza when they played with cypress hill (rage against the machine)and then at the olympic velodrome in cal state dominquez when bad brains opened for them, (evil empire) then in san francisco at the free tibet show in 1996 last real show was in 2001 show at the forum )battle for los angeles) some may not agree with their political stance but they are the best rock/metal band in my era.. yes bigger than tool. bigger than metallica... the dnc show was pretty memorable cause i remember going home and watching myself on tv it was hilarious

dl

[codytwo]

I was there at the first Can show in Cologne.
I'm losing my edge.

[full on idle]

Rage Against the Machine did not play Lollapalooza in 1994. I saw that tour in Detroit it was Smashing Pumpkins Beastie Boys, Cyrpess Hill, George Clinton & the Breeders.

and L7 and Tribe

[darthlaker]

i know they didn't play lollapalooza 1994 , they played locaplooza a show in 1994 some three mexican comics put together. it was like a benefit of some sort for benefit. and i should have phased it different NOT the LAST show i've ever seen. i meant one of the the last rage shows. i've been to every coachella so let's not go there .

peace.

dl

[suprefan]

ya what was your first rage show huh rage fans? tell me that.

1999 at the Forum. QOTSA and Gangstarr opened, it was the s**t....

[dorkfish]

I have the recording of their very first show ever

the one from their friend's living room party?

[breakjaw]

Lollapalooza Aug 4 1993 Compton Terrace,AZ
It was fucking hot.
Then Oct 16,1993 at the Grind(this was the best I've seen them,raw primal,well,RAGE!)
... and finally 5/09/97 opening for U2 at Sun Devil Stadium on the PopMart tour.This was a disappointing way to see them for the final time(they were sort of dwarfed by the gigantic lights and stage setup,which like all opening acts,they weren't allowed to utilize."Tom Joad" was good,though.)
I find it fitting that now I'll be able to have Coachella be the last time I see them.

[fortydollarsworthofmeat]

i was 17, also, and my parents wouldn't let me borrow a car to drive the 4 hours to LA for something Democrat-y. I kept explaining that it was a concert, but they wouldn't have any of that. After the riot made the TV, my parents had that "See, aren't you glad you didn't go to that, it was too dangerous" conclusion, but all I wanted to do was get maced by a cop and throw rocks at buildings...

yeah! rubber bullets! i'm pretty sure i wanted to get arrested.

[toggle]

...the DNC was the the 10th time I had seen Rage. weird, because it should have been epic, but kind of fell short mainly due to the speakers not even nearly being able to go loud enough for their sound. still...pretty dramatic with the convention in the background.

what did zack first say when they took the stage? - "we wanted to attend the convention...but its ALL SOLD OUT...this song is...Bulls...on...Parade."

anyhow, of those 10 shows the meanest of the bunch - and one of the top 3 shows I've ever seen - was rage at roseland in new york, november '93. they opened with People of the Sun (completely different set of lyrics) and played everything off the first album except Township and Settle for Nothing. Then they closed after Freedom with Hadda be Playin on the Jukebox. Just incredible. Funny, cause you think of what bands and what shows you get to see in your generation...and even more than Nirvana....that show was the classic.

[somnambulist]

ya what was your first rage show huh rage fans? tell me that.

Opening for Porno for Pyros at Castaic Lake. Dunno what year 'twas. Changed my life.

[somnambulist]

I was there at the first Can show in Cologne.
I'm losing my edge.

LMAO codytwo...i'm envious, you old (wo)man! P

[chunk]

ratm played the main stage at the third lollapalooza. second stage boasted artists such as sebadoh, tsunami, free kitten, thurston moore, ethyl meatplow, etc.

[psychic friend]

i was at that castaic show. That was when i said "ew, what is this horrid horrid noise" and it was ratm. so gross.

[DenverSanFranConnection]

i was 17, also, and my parents wouldn't let me borrow a car to drive the 4 hours to LA for something Democrat-y. I kept explaining that it was a concert, but they wouldn't have any of that. After the riot made the TV, my parents had that "See, aren't you glad you didn't go to that, it was too dangerous" conclusion, but all I wanted to do was get maced by a cop and throw rocks at buildings...

if my dumb ass had gotten my license earlier i would have been there

[jazzy310]

it was chaotic

[i_like_cake530]

I have the recording of their very first show ever

put it on youtube, or give us link please