Tori Amos swears at 2 audience members

vivfox · #1 12-14-2007, 09:47 AM

http://www.gigwise.com/news.asp?contentid=39478

Tori Amos Tells 'Fans' To Get The F*ck Out!
Of her San Diego show...
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by Scott Colothan on 14/12/2007
Photo by: wenn During a gig in San Diego on Wednesday night (December 12), Tori Amos angrily blasted two women in the audience telling them to “get the **** out” of her show.

The songstress was performing her track ‘Code Red’ at the Copley Symphony Hall when she became irate with the ‘fans’ on the front row who kept leaving and re-entering the auditorium.

Midway through the track, she lost her nerve and told the women: “Get the **** out of my show! Get the **** out! It's a privilege to sit in the front row and I reserve those seats for people who appreciate music, get the **** out!"
A member of security then came along and escorted the culprits away seemingly for their own safety.

You can watch the clip.The incident happens at about two-and-a-half minutes in.

Watch the youtube video at the link posted above this article.

danax6 · #2 12-14-2007, 10:41 AM

That was almost as good as Stevie and Lindsey doing it in Manchester.

Nixxxed · #3 12-14-2007, 11:09 AM

They're lucky she didn't throw her shoes at them.

The audience seemed very happy with her actions - from what I've read elsewhere the people had been disruptive and rude the entire show. They got off easy. It's a shame the website highlighting this is trying to spin it the other direction.

strandinthewind · #4 12-14-2007, 12:01 PM

"I sure hope the road don't come to own me . . . . "

I'm just sayin'

Of course La Nicks bitched out security "DON'T FUKC WITH MY PEOPLE --- YOU FUKC WITH MY PEOPLE AND I'M GONNA GET PISSED!"

Sarah · #5 12-14-2007, 12:53 PM

Righteous. "GTFO of my show!"

I hope some cool people took over those seats.

GODDESS6 · #6 12-14-2007, 01:13 PM

that was great, thanx for posting~

**mylittledemon** · #7 12-14-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vivfox

http://www.gigwise.com/news.asp?contentid=39478

Tori Amos Tells 'Fans' To Get The F*ck Out!
Of her San Diego show...
Print Page
by Scott Colothan on 14/12/2007
Photo by: wenn During a gig in San Diego on Wednesday night (December 12), Tori Amos angrily blasted two women in the audience telling them to “get the **** out” of her show.

The songstress was performing her track ‘Code Red’ at the Copley Symphony Hall when she became irate with the ‘fans’ on the front row who kept leaving and re-entering the auditorium.

Midway through the track, she lost her nerve and told the women: “Get the **** out of my show! Get the **** out! It's a privilege to sit in the front row and I reserve those seats for people who appreciate music, get the **** out!"
A member of security then came along and escorted the culprits away seemingly for their own safety.

You can watch the clip.The incident happens at about two-and-a-half minutes in.

Watch the youtube video at the link posted above this article.

Actually Tori got it wrong. Its a privilege for her to perform and have people come see her, not to sit on the front row. Especially if you're paying premium prices to sit up close. She broke the cardinal rule...never ever behave that towards fans. Unless violence erupts or someone is being hurt there is no reason for that.

I saw her in 2003 or 2004 (cant remember) here in Orlando and she was quite pleasant. Very good show actually, i've never been a "fan"...just took the then-girlfriend to see her.

**mylittledemon** · #8 12-14-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by danax6

That was almost as good as Stevie and Lindsey doing it in Manchester.

Well the Mancs seldom have rousing behavior that can be confused with being uncouth. HAHA!

SweetGirl24 · #9 12-14-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Actually Tori got it wrong. Its a privilege for her to perform and have people come see her, not to sit on the front row. Especially if you're paying premium prices to sit up close. She broke the cardinal rule...never ever behave that towards fans. Unless violence erupts or someone is being hurt there is no reason for that.

I saw her in 2003 or 2004 (cant remember) here in Orlando and she was quite pleasant. Very good show actually, i've never been a "fan"...just took the then-girlfriend to see her.

Actually, she gives away front row pit tickets to fans before the show. Her bodyguard usually gives them to fans at her M&Gs. Apparently, these girls were only interested in getting drinks the whole time.

She did this not too long ago in my hometown in Charlotte, except she was kicking out a security guard who wouldn't let some fans dance. It was pretty awesome!

**mylittledemon** · #10 12-14-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetGirl24

Actually, she gives away front row pit tickets to fans before the show. Her bodyguard usually gives them to fans at her M&Gs. Apparently, these girls were only interested in getting drinks the whole time.

She did this not too long ago in my hometown in Charlotte, except she was kicking out a security guard who wouldn't let some fans dance. It was pretty awesome!

haha...well whatever. It amazes me she thinks she had that authority. Is it like an airline pilot can kick you off the plane if he finds you to be a disturbance?

Nixxxed · #11 12-14-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

"I sure hope the road don't come to own me . . . . "

I'm just sayin'

Saying what, exactly?

SweetGirl24 · #12 12-14-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

haha...well whatever. It amazes me she thinks she had that authority. Is it like an airline pilot can kick you off the plane if he finds you to be a disturbance?

I totally see where you are coming from, but I think in this instance she felt they were being disrespectful to her performance and to others in the audience. She's saying it's a "privilege" to sit there because she gives them away to fans that really appreciate her songs. I got to attend her soundcheck on Tuesday and she really puts her all into delivering a perfect show. Although I can't say I'd be feeling the same if that were me being kicked out!

Bottom line, don't **** with Tori! She'll bite your head off!

strandinthewind · #13 12-14-2007, 02:04 PM

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

Sarah · #14 12-14-2007, 02:46 PM

Seriously?

Why should Tori act like she's privileged to play for people? She doesn't have to do it. I like it that she does her music the exact way she wants and treats the rest of her job - and probably her life - in the same way. If you want to go to a club and only pay attention to the band fleetingly between drinks, that's just fine. But don't go to a high end show, front row on guest tickets, and irritate the living hell out of the people around you with your rudeness. People get away with too much crap... it's nice to see someone actually USE THEIR SPINE. The reaction of the crowd shows it; perhaps if artists put the smack down a little more, some concert experiences wouldn't be total ****.

strandinthewind · #15 12-14-2007, 02:51 PM

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