Tori Amos swears at 2 audience members

[SweetGirl24]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

TA's mgmt.'s resposne:

UPDATE: A rep for Tori's record label just contacted TMZ with the following statement: "Tori doesn't sell front row seats to her shows. She'll pick fans that are in the back row and she will upgrade them. It is a privilege to get picked. Apparently these two girls were on their cell phones all night... It was her sticking up for her other fans that missed out on the opportunity."

from tmz.com

Wow, I didn't think that her label would have to do damage control. Interesting. But yeah, like she said: "I give those to people who like music". (As opposed to those coming to her show who HATE music? Haha.)

[Nixxxed]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

^^^
Cursing out people in your show for this somewhat bad behav. makes it seems like she is a little tired of the road.

I'd say that it makes her seem like she's in charge, and that she isn't going to take crap off anyone who is being a distraction.

[Sarah]

Originally Posted by SweetGirl24

Wow, I didn't think that her label would have to do damage control. Interesting. But yeah, like she said: "I give those to people who like music". (As opposed to those coming to her show who HATE music? Haha.)

I would hardly call it "damage control". It seems like clarification to me. She didn't say she was sorry, and they don't much give off the impression that they care she did it.

[Livia]

I think that's awesome! I wish more artists would do that...

When Brucie and I saw Johnette Napolitano last month, she told a girl in the front to quit taking pictures. This was in a very small venue, w/ a capacity of 200 - max. Johnette stopped in the middle of a song and said, "Okay, enough with the picture taking - seriously, you need to just be here with the rest of us." At the end of the song, Johnette blew her a kiss and waved. The woman was using her cell phone, with no flash. But still, I think it's cool that Johnette said something...

At Butch Walker's acoustic shows, he will tell drunk idiots who can't stop talking to stfu.

I say kudos to Tori!

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Sarah

I would hardly call it "damage control". It seems like clarification to me. She didn't say she was sorry, and they don't much give off the impression that they care she did it.

The tide turned her way this time. It very easily could have turned against her at the show and/or later in the press. That is why the show goes on no matter what and the best advice is to ignore it, tell security later, and then have them quietly deal with it. I remember one time Glenn Close stopped a Broadway production she was in and persecuted these tourists by shrieking at them "DO YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE WITH THE SHOW OR SHALL WE HAVEW A PHOTO SESSION!" - - completely unprofessional behav. Having said that, being on the road wears down the ability to ignore shiitte like this.

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by Livia

Johnette stopped in the middle of a song and said, "Okay, enough with the picture taking - seriously, you need to just be here with the rest of us."

One of my friends and I FINALLY got to be front row at a Stevie show (we were really 3rd row, but the security guy let us stand at the stage) after 25 years of trying together. A woman and a few of her friends felt that because they had paid "$500" for their tickets, my friend and I should move back for them. (They were late getting to the show) The security guard came over and told us he was sorry, but that we had to move because these women technically had second row seats. They then proceeded to talk loudly and take pictures all night. What was the point?

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I remember one time Glenn Close stopped a Broadway production she was in and persecuted these tourists by shrieking at them "DO YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE WITH THE SHOW OR SHALL WE HAVEW A PHOTO SESSION!" - - completely unprofessional behav.

Omg I can't even imagine.

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Having said that, being on the road wears down the ability to ignore shiitte like this.

I think this is probably true. Doesn't Tori tour like, constantly?

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

The tide turned her way this time. It very easily could have turned against her at the show and/or later in the press. That is why the show goes on no matter what and the best advice is to ignore it, tell security later, and then have them quietly deal with it. I remember one time Glenn Close stopped a Broadway production she was in and persecuted these tourists by shrieking at them "DO YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE WITH THE SHOW OR SHALL WE HAVEW A PHOTO SESSION!" - - completely unprofessional behav. Having said that, being on the road wears down the ability to ignore shiitte like this.

its one thing to act towards the "razzi" that way, but not fans who have paid to see the performance.

[SweetGirl24]

Originally Posted by Sarah

I would hardly call it "damage control". It seems like clarification to me. She didn't say she was sorry, and they don't much give off the impression that they care she did it.

Well, whatever you want to call it...I was just saying I didn't think it even needed a comment from her label. I'm sure she isn't sorry one bit or that she has probably lost 2 fans out of it.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

its one thing to act towards the "razzi" that way, but not fans who have paid to see the performance.

I agree - but these fans apparently did not pay to be on the front row, they got there by chance

[Sarah]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

The tide turned her way this time. It very easily could have turned against her at the show and/or later in the press. That is why the show goes on no matter what and the best advice is to ignore it, tell security later, and then have them quietly deal with it. I remember one time Glenn Close stopped a Broadway production she was in and persecuted these tourists by shrieking at them "DO YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE WITH THE SHOW OR SHALL WE HAVEW A PHOTO SESSION!" - - completely unprofessional behav. Having said that, being on the road wears down the ability to ignore shiitte like this.

I'm sorry, but I don't think Tori Amos is exactly one to give a **** about "tides of publicity".

[Livia]

I see your point about Glenn Close. But the difference between that situation and Tori, is that Glenn broke character and broke down the 4th wall to chastise the audience. I think it's different with a musician.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Livia

I see your point about Glenn Close. But the difference between that situation and Tori, is that Glenn broke character and broke down the 4th wall to chastise the audience. I think it's different with a musician.

Touche' my Love Touche'

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Sarah

I'm sorry, but I don't think Tori Amos is exactly one to give a **** about "tides of publicity".

Her management wrote it

[darklinensuit]

When I was young(er!) Zsa Zsa Gabor caused an uproar in the Philly area over an ugly incident at a dinner theater. I just remember my mom taking it as an opportunity to explain the right & wrong ways to treat people who are "different."
Here's the (short) story:
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...55C0A965948260

As for Tori & Glenn...I guess I'm just of the opinion that there are better ways to convey frustrations when all eyes are on you. If you want the behavior to improve, why not just say it nicely at first - why risk humiliating people in front of a crowd, even if they are being rude?

- Jake

[Sarah]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Her management wrote it

It still doesn't look like an apology