“

“Sometimes the best thing we can do is fully appreciate what is happening in that room, at that moment, with those people around us.”

“

There’s something about thousands of bodies listening to the same song, their hearts and minds and souls spinning in sync.

“

I get irrationally happy when their concerts approach. But, wouldn’t you?

“

You do not have the right to a picture. You do not have the right to a hug. You do not have the right to an autograph.

“

Is he talking about vibes? Are those aforementioned vibes chill?

“

It ain’t all flower crowns and hot IG pics.

“

I don’t want to get all “I can’t listen to music unless it’s on Vinyl,” but sometimes I really do wonder what happened to the event of going to concerts for the actual enjoyment of the music rather than the social media opportunity or the excuse to get drunk.

“

Because of the unbreakable bonds I now have with both friends and strangers.

“

While an individual song on its own is certainly a work of art, a song that demonstrates its importance and significance to the album as a whole is essential for the level of cohesion that I’m looking for. It’s easy to listen to an isolated track and determine whether or not you like it, but understanding that track within the context of the album gives it a whole new meaning.

“

100 people were killed. 230 were injured. Only 132 escaped without physical injury. Great White guitarist Ty Longley died as did emcee Michael “Dr. Metal” Gosalves.