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Wes Steele · 06-15-2010, 09:23 AM

Hope I don't bore you with this.... Was thinking about this lately and just wondering if any of you have come across this.

When I saw GL in Nashvile in March, I chatted with a number of people who told me they were long time GL fans, but have NEVER seen him before in concert. And these people were middled aged I guess... Late 40's to mid 50's....

When I was waiting in line to purchase the Akron concert tickets a few weeks ago, I struck up the same conversation with two men. Same age as me (mid 50's) and they had the same story. Never been to a GL concert before but have been long time fans.

So, I am wondering what is making these people show up now? Especially in Northeast Ohio, GL has performed in this area MANY times. There was no excuse not to see him years before.

As you know, GL hasn't had any hits on the radio lately.... hasn't been in the news much here... I just thought it was odd these people are going to see him now... Don't get me wrong. I think it is great they are going.... Just wondering "Why Now?"

06-15-2010, 09:23 AM	#1
Wes Steele Senior Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Hudson, Ohio USA Posts: 359	New "Old Fans"? Hope I don't bore you with this.... Was thinking about this lately and just wondering if any of you have come across this. When I saw GL in Nashvile in March, I chatted with a number of people who told me they were long time GL fans, but have NEVER seen him before in concert. And these people were middled aged I guess... Late 40's to mid 50's.... When I was waiting in line to purchase the Akron concert tickets a few weeks ago, I struck up the same conversation with two men. Same age as me (mid 50's) and they had the same story. Never been to a GL concert before but have been long time fans. So, I am wondering what is making these people show up now? Especially in Northeast Ohio, GL has performed in this area MANY times. There was no excuse not to see him years before. As you know, GL hasn't had any hits on the radio lately.... hasn't been in the news much here... I just thought it was odd these people are going to see him now... Don't get me wrong. I think it is great they are going.... Just wondering "Why Now?" __________________ Wes....