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Bob Seger fans, well, are a breed all their own
Published: 4/29/2011 11:30 AM
Last Modified: 4/29/2011 11:53 AM

MICHAEL WYKE/Tulsa World

Last night's Bob Seger audience was easily one of the most unruly groups of fans I've ever experienced.

I'm no spring cluck myself, but experiencing herds of baby boomers spilling beer down the front of my shirt, onto my pants, smoking in a non-smoking venue, pushing and shoving, hurling insults, getting falling-down-the-stairs drunk, fielding feedbag-size-purses-to-the-face and hineys-to-the-chin ... The inebriated fans really just shocked me.

Last night was a comedy of really, really bad middle-age stereotypes.

People. Get out more. Drink less. Don't kill me on your drive home. Or someone else's kids. Or yourselves.

How the roles have reversed, yes? I'm asking people my parents' age to be more responsible.

Seriously. The arse-end to the face was really too much. And there were more bathroom breaks than beers served, I'm afraid. I saw some people go as many as six times during the 2-plus hour set.

Awk-ward.

I really do hope this is Seger's last tour. It's not his fault, but I won't be seeing him again.

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Traci (last year)

Kinda sounds like you had your mind made up before you went. How rude!

ConstructionZone (last year)

Sounds like the usual event of a rude Tulsa crowd making a unpleasurable night out of something supposed to be fun... happens alot around here.

tulsa native (last year)

I think you are spot on about how folks need to conduct themselves. Please write another article and let us know how Bob sounded and the concert went on stage. Thanks.

tiny tim (last year)

Thought about going but glad I didn't. Don't care for those type of Night Moves.

Cherokee Vote (last year)

I had an absolute ball! I don't drink...didn't go to the bathroom once...enjoyed watching all these people having fun! Maybe Jennifer should get out more.

Tulsa World Music Reporter Jen Chancellor (last year)

TN, there's a concert review, you can find it by searching 'Bob Seger' from our home page. Thanks!
-- Jennifer Chancellor

lfran (last year)

I was also a little annoyed at the people going past but the concert itself was great. Does anyone know why he didn,t sing "Like a Rock".

polyana40 (last year)

Have to disagree with Jennifer. I was there and had a absolutely great time and didn't see any issues with the crowd. It was great to hear Bob Seger sing all the songs I've loved and grew up with. Back in the day, I didn't have the the money to go see concerts, but now that I'm older, I do. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see him perform.

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