Received This Email from Sixthman Today
Hey Cruisers,
Wanted to keep you in the loop on some changes we're going to be making to next year's Chillin the Most Cruise. You probably figured this was coming but I've decided not to do the individual photos with everyone next year. I like meeting everyone, but like most people, I don't enjoy having my picture taken. And when you take pictures with more than 2600 people its completely overwhelming and there’s nothing personal about it. After a fast grip and grin and over a thousand flash bulbs in my face for almost five hours I feel like complete shit. I got into this business to make music not take pictures and I do these cruises because it's the best way to play my music and spend some time with my fans. If you come for the music, the party and the community then welcome back. If you come for the picture you’re shit out of luck! Don't worry, I'm not going to be hiding in my cabin. We’ll be doing the group pic and as always we'll come up with new surprises. More news coming soon...
- Kid Rock
Thank you Bob for all you do. We support your decision and will stand by you as always!
I truley dont think it would
I truley dont think it would matter one bit whether he was married or not.. Im reading all over FB how women are bummed and pissed off they wont be able to touch him.... Good lord.. hahahahahaha And as far as It being ok to grope and lick him because hes drunk and disorderly... Well To me thats like saying because im drunk and dressed sexy, If I get raped it was my fault and I asked for it.. UH NOPE its still Rape.
As for calming the stupid
As for calming the stupid bitches, maybe Bob ought to consider a marriage proposal. By putting his new situation from and center prior to the cruise, it might cut down on a lot of the hysteria.
Okay just read this entire
Okay just read this entire thread and
WHAT
Some stupid bitches had the nerve to lick and grab him.Thats just so low class!
Good thing I didnt know about this on the boat,cause I would of found those stupid bitches and kicked their asses........Im appaled
I hate having one pic taken
I hate having one pic taken,nevermind 2600 in 5 five hours.Dont blame ya one bit for stopping.
God Bless Ya.
and for the recorded and to
and for the recorded and to toot my own horn,.I didnt lay a hand on the man. I love him that much.
I agree with blue and that
I agree with blue and that other man walkin up ,.It happens all the time.
Truth be told peeps, he's
Truth be told peeps, he's doing the cruise to make money. And being a celebrity of his stature, constantly invading peeps with cameras and photobombs are part of it. As are women who behave inappropriately whenever they have a chance to do so, based on the image he created and his own actions over the years.
Bottom line. If Im on a date
Bottom line. If Im on a date with aman, it would be very disrespectful for another man to walk up and try to be intimate with me.... Bob has a girlfriend!!!!! A hug is fine. Anything else is Really in bad taste.
I don't blame him for
I don't blame him for stopping. The picture is nice, but I think most people will understand. Those that want to post a pic of themselves with him on Facebook will be disappointed and still hound him for a picture. Unfortunately, that's just the nature of being famous and a rockstar.
I've been able to say a few things to Kid personally and have had a couple of quick interactions. That was much better than the 2 pictures that I have with him. I have plenty of pictures of him that I have taken from afar. To me it's just cool being on the same ship with him and the band for 4 days of VIP partying. Where else can you do that?
As for the rest of TBT, I have said "thanks" or "great show" if I am passing by them or near them and they are not in conversation. I have had a couple of them start a discussion with me as I just happened to be close to them at different shows and kept cool with them from the start. I think they appreciate that and want to be treated as individuals, not as part of "the band".
As for my impression of CTM3. I think there were a lot of people that weren't there for the music, and didn't really care what they did or how they acted. It was more like Mardi Gras vs. 4 days of great music highlighted by the Kid/TBT show.
I will most likely never make
I will most likely never make it on a cruise, but I LOVE when all of you post the videos on YouTube. Thanks for the videos! The cruise is Kid Rock's "adult Christmas". He has a great time, fans have a great time. He is right to discontinue the pics since it became so overwhelming. Sounds like it took some of the fun out of the cruise, at least for him.
I agree with Cheryl. If it
I agree with Cheryl. If it isn't fun for him, he won't do the cruises anymore. I was a little disappointed by some conversations after the cruise that seemed to indicate that the 'first-timers' were the cause of the problems--I'm not sure how true this is at all, and I kind of resented that. I know our group of 10 from MI didn't act inappropriately. He is a state treasure for us. We feel more protective of him than anything, as I am sure many others do.
I have many photos from afar of KR and other artists, too. I love music, so the pics of artists performing interest me.
I understand about the photo decision, and yet I will always cherish the one I have. The best part of the whole thing was just getting to say hi to him and say a little something, and have him answer back with a smile. I had many opportunities to ask other band members for a photo op, but chose not to; instead I said 'good job, guys' or 'thanks Jessie!' At some point, the pic with the person just isn't as important as the experience. After all, it's not about proving anything by getting/showing off a picture..it's all about the music, baby :)
It was an awesome surprise to
It was an awesome surprise to know that would happen on the first cruise. It was something special he wanted to do for his fans. If its not what he wants to do, we should not expect him to do it just because it's been done in the past. It's his cruise his boat he does what he wants and that's fine with me. I am just so happy to know there will be another cruise next year. I will be on that motherfucking boat til the day I die!!
Bob is not 19 or 30 now. I do
Bob is not 19 or 30 now. I do not think that any of us do some of the things that we did when we were younger. The way many peeps act around him on that boat was highly disrepectful. Just because he was fancy free in his younger years does not give ppl the right to have a free for all when around him now. He is a brilliant music maker and business man who deserves what anyone else in the world would want. Happiness and a little respect. He could do two concerts in Detroit and make as much money as he probably did on the boat but he does this for all his fans so they have a chance to have a once in a lifetime experience. It's ok to take pictures from afar. Lord knows I do but to chase him all over and touch him wherever you want is just wrong no matter how you look at it.
I have not doubt that the crazies added to his decision. He wants to have some fun also while on the boat not just work and be a hostage in his cabin.
you've lost me BlueSuedeShoes
you've lost me BlueSuedeShoes. I was refering to random strangers being inappropriate during a photo opp, and nothing more complicated than that.
Who knows what goes on in KR's personal life. He's a rock star, and i'm sure things have been known to get pretty wild from time to time. But that is HIS personal life, And i would think that a grown adult should know that just because the man lives a wild rock star type of lifestyle, its NOT ok for a complete stranger to walk up to him, and stick their tongue in his ear during their boarding photo. It's commen sense.
RT is misinformed, I think.
RT is misinformed, I think. Many many nites Bob was inebriated past remembering a lick, and on Lord knows what else, and he says he doesn't remember....but he's invited a lot of this misbehavior by his own actions on those evenings. Word gets around.
With the hype, the branding, and the reputation (and his exhibitionist nature), he wouldn't draw this attention the those women/men who behave badly (sexually) with him. Plenty of men and women walk around the planet everyday without having uninvited peeps draped on them.
I did feel sorry for him, and
I did feel sorry for him, and I don't blame him one bit. It was nice of him to do the pics as many times as he did. I just hope if he does venture out into the open, that peeps don't hunt him down with cameras, phones, etc.
Wasn't the whole point of the
Wasn't the whole point of the pic to discourage ppl from coming up to him for personal pics? It didn't work, the elephant syndrome was still in the room, so why bother with him having to stand/sit there for hours to try and clear the elephant. I don't blame him one bit. Quote from my girl RedwingT... Its discouraging when chicks defend there actions by saying, He doesnt care or he would say so.. Hes not gonna pull a yelawolf, hes gonna take away your opportunity.. Wise up peeps
Not that he hasn't licked,
Not that he hasn't licked, groped, and grabbed back. It's hard to change behavior but I give him points for trying.
EXACTLY LORI... All the
EXACTLY LORI... All the licking, groping and grabbing, throwing yourself in his lap are totally disrespectful.....
wtg bob
I dont blame him.KR has so
I dont blame him.KR has so much to offer as a musician that the boarding pic shouldn't be necessary. And if KR not wanting to take a picture with you is your determining factor for not going on the cruise, then you can not call your self a real fan. Its suppose to be about THE MUSIC remember.
* Margo, i agree! I might actually consider going on this cruise because i could see how this dicision of KR's will probably weed out a lot of the werdos that were only there for that reason.
And Cheryl, EXACTLY!! I could not believe this one pic i saw where this chick had her tongue in his ear! Did she think he liked that just because she was cute?! Im sure it made him VERY uncomfortable! The guy is a human being. Just because he is rich that does not mean its ok to violate him!
So yes, i support his decision.
http://www.youtube.com/watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ0KQTxQ_3Q&feature=related
2011 European interview? Toastzd?
I just realized this may
I just realized this may increase my chances of getting on next year, all the turds that were just going for a pic/to meet Kid probably won't wanna go again woohoo!! lol. I'm sure it was a bonus for ya'll that got a pic when boarding, but it shouldn't be the main reason why ya go & I saw those pics Cheryl, that was disrespectful.
Sounds like he's developing a
Sounds like he's developing a real issue with this, wonder if he'll start some new policies and have other celebrities join in. Wonder what they'll do with cell phone pics and vids, you can't use your cellie around him?
At least the rude asses who
At least the rude asses who decided to lick his face and grab his crotch won't have the opportunity to be butt heads with him next year. Sorry if you were one of those peeps but that is just wrong.
I don't blame him too, Cheryl
I don't blame him too, Cheryl...must have been brutal. Never been on the cruise yet, hoping to be on the next one. I'm going for the music & the party, not a picture...though I'm not sure everybody feels that way. After hearing about what went on with some fans trying to get a pic with him during the cruise this year, afraid that may get worse next year.
He's been so gracious and
He's been so gracious and such a good sport, I can't say I blame him one bit. The majority of his fans understand completely, and the ones that don't - screw 'em. I'm happy as hell I got 3 boarding pictures, but I'm there for the people, the music and the party. Now I don't have to worry about what to wear when I board either ! So let's get this party started !! See ya on the boat motherf*ckers !!
What about TBT? lol just
What about TBT? lol just kidding. Thank you for not wearing sun glasses. Bless your lovin heart.
Can't really blame him.
Can't really blame him. Glad I got a quick hug to the man before he ended the pictures.
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