I keep re=watching the shirt/vest change as he leaves the audience to go back on stage and I still can't figure out how he pulled that off. No pun intended.

I demand entertainment as a consumer. It is my duty as a consumer and their intent as performers to remain my entertainment. Tupac approves. The check has been cashed.

>> ^TheSluiceGate:

If this becomes a trend prepare to see your favourite dead rock stars back on stage, and re-purposed, re-voiced and re-scripted to suit the the requirements or agenda of whoever's pulling the strings.
New Michael Jackson stage musical anyone?

>> ^lucky760:

Very cool, no doubt, and I'd love to see it in person, but I recoil a little when I hear this technology described as a hologram. It's not a 3D rendering, as far as I understand it. It's just a life-sized projection onto a really large semi-transparent surface. Right? Or am I missing something?


Yeah I think it's the same technology that they use for that japanese anime popstar Hatsune Miku.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTXO7KGHtjI

While this is a definite +1 for technology and showmanship, it's a definite -1 for the legacy of your favourite musicians. If this becomes a trend prepare to see your favourite dead rock stars back on stage, and re-purposed, re-voiced and re-scripted to suit the the requirements or agenda of whoever's pulling the strings.

New Michael Jackson stage musical anyone?

*promote

RIP

Dio passed away from complications due to Stomach Cancer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_James_Dio

On 25 November 2009, his wife/manager announced that Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer:[13]

"Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs, doing what he loves best, performing for his fans. Long live rock and roll, long live Ronnie James Dio. Thanks to all the friends and fans from all over the world that have sent well wishes. This has really helped to keep his spirit up."

On 14 March 2010, Dio's wife and manager Wendy posted an online update on his condition:

"It has been Ronnie's 7th chemo, another cat scan and another endoscopy, and the results are good – the main tumour has shrunk considerably, and our visits to Houston (cancer clinic in Texas) are now every three weeks instead of every two weeks."

On 4 May 2010, Heaven and Hell announced they were cancelling all summer dates as a result of Dio's ill health.[14]

Dio died at 7:45am (CDT) on May 16, 2010, according to official sources. [15][16][17]

Wendy Dio said on Ronnie's official site:[18][19]

"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."

>> ^brycewi19:

The man is a stand-up comedic genius.
And I don't throw that term around loosely.
Off the top of my head --> Bill Hicks, Andy Kaufman, Mitch Hedberg, Stephen Wright, Emo Phillips, and Dave Chappelle.


I don't know if I would throw Hedberg in with those guys. He was bombed out of his mind 99.999% of the time. I was at the State Theatre and watched that dude perform. A cup of vodka in one hand, a cup of orange juice in the other, his parents were in the audience and he kept forgetting his lines Couldn't come back on stage after someone heckled him. Funny guy but not a genius.

Does Teller come back on stage later?

An unimaginable moment, to be sitting in this crowd as the sounds of Dark Side of the Moon start up. Might have brought me to tears to be there. Waters is obviously thrilled to be back on stage with everyone. Gilmour doesn't look quite healthy to me any more, I wonder whats up.