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To: Big Red Clay
I also saw Bon Jovi during the mid 80’s before they got huge. They were the opening act for Ratt and blew Ratt off the stage.

I saw this tour in Denver.

I recall it well. Bon Jovi were the up-and-coming young group while Ratt had seen their better days and were on the slope downwards.

I remember Bon Jovi had a banner hanging above the drums with their "Bon Jovi" logo, a total amateur job that looked like something the band members' girlfriends painted in the garage.

I recall they played a short 35-minute set and sounded like crap. Probably not their fault. I imagine Ratt's management told the soundman, "Make these punks sound like sh*t if you wanna get paid!"

And when Bon Jovi walked off stage, half the crowd left with them. they were there to see Bon Jovi. They didn't give a sh*t about Ratt.

I just looked up the date. September 11th, 1985.

26 posted on 02/22/2022 1:14:41 PM PST by Drew68 (Ron DeSantis for President 2024)
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To: Drew68

I saw that tour one week to the day later on 9/18/1985 at Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln Nebraska. I vaguely recall the cheesy banner behind them now that you mention it. I was pretty disappointed with Ratt. That band had a ton of good songs and it was a real downer that they were so drunk and sloppy. I went to see them only it seemed like a waste of funds. Although my friends and I were pretty tuned up so I guess I probably still enjoyed it.


27 posted on 02/22/2022 2:29:04 PM PST by Big Red Clay (Greetings from the Big Red State )
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