Rock Band Sevendust Performs for Bagram Troops

American Forces Press Service ^ | Pfc. Scott Davis, USA

[SandRat]

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, July 16, 2008 – Modern-rock band Sevendust put on a performance like no other for servicemembers here July 12 at the final stop on their first United Service Organizations tour.

Soldiers at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, pose with members of the band Sevendust after a July 12, 2008, performance by the band. The performance completed Sevendust’s first USO tour. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Scott Davis, Combined Joint Task Force 101  
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Although the band is not known for playing acoustic sets, they still managed to put out a diverse sound that left rock fans wanting more.

“I never thought anybody could ‘jam out’ acoustically like they did,” said Army Sgt. Mark Decker, of Company B, 101st Airborne Division Special Troops Battalion.

After the performance, Sevendust let a soldier from the crowd come up on stage and smash a guitar. They also gave him one of their guitars and gave other servicemembers a set of bongos and another guitar, practically giving away their entire set of instruments.

“I think they were awesome,” said Air Force Capt. Vanessa Mahan, 455th Aerial Expeditionary Wing. “It’s been a while since we’ve had a hardcore band here, so it’s kind of refreshing. “

The band gave thanks and saluted the servicemembers for serving in the military.

“If it wasn’t for you guys over here, [the Taliban] would be over there, [in the United States],” Lajon “LJ” Witherspoon, Sevendust’s lead singer, said during the performance.

The band stuck around to ensure everyone who wanted an autograph, a free copy of their new CD or a picture with the band got one.

The members of Sevendust said they plan on doing another USO tour in the future.

“This, to us, has been the best thing that’s ever happened in our lives,” Witherspoon said. “As soon as you guys will have us back, we’ll be back.”

(Army Pfc. Scott Davis serves in the Combined Joint Task Force 101 Public Affairs Office.)

Related Sites:
Combined Joint Task Force 101
NATO International Security Assistance Force

	Servicemembers at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, rock out to the band Sevendust, July 12, 2008. Sevendust’s performance at Bagram concluded their first USO tour. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Scott Davis, Combined Joint Task Force 101   Download screen-resolution    Download high-resolution
	The rock band Sevendust performs for servicemembers at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 12, 2008. The performance concluded the band’s first USO tour. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Scott Davis, Combined Joint Task Force 101   Download screen-resolution    Download high-resolution

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[KoRn]

Awesome!! I love Sevendust! It’s good to see their heads are in the right place, unlike most in the entertainment field.

[DaGman]

Sevendust? I used to use that on my flowers in the garden.

[ishabibble]

>>“If it wasn’t for you guys over here, [the Taliban] would be over there, [in the United States],” Lajon “LJ” Witherspoon, Sevendust’s lead singer, said during the performance.<<

Glad that somebody in the entertainment world gets it.

[Rottweilerson]

I saw them back in 2000 at the tattoo the earth tour. They are awesome live.

[rlmorel]

Great! I think I will start buying their music...:)

[rlmorel]

ROTFLMAO! Heh, maybe not. I just found some music and listened to it, and...their music isn’t quite my cup of tea, but...their words and deeds are music to my ears...:)

Besides, I will bet a lot of the troops like it...it sounds...”kinetic”...:)

[edzo4]

those dudes sound p!ssed, yeah yeah they rock

Sevendust Black

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O90WBpvlNk&feature=related

[Maverick68]

Awesome.

[Trajan88]

Sevendust "Gone"