Paris To Roterdam

This was the back stage pass that I won in a raffle. This alowed me and Steve to go backstage before the gig at Paris and meet Iron Maiden. the autographs of Janick, Nicko, and Adrain.

the autographs of Janick, Nicko, and Adrain.

Meeting the band was great, but I wasn't quite as moved by the moment as one guy there, who burst into tears and flung his arms around Bruce Dickinson as he walked through the door!
   Steve Harris was first in to meet us, followed by Nicko then Adrain, Janick, Dave, and last in was Bruce.
   Steve, Adrain and Nicko were as always, happy to talk to us. Dave and Janick didn't stay long, just long enough for me to get Janicks autograph and again I missed out on Dave's. Bruce as always just didn't want to be there. I always get the feeling that he would rather not bother meeting the fans. And before we knew it they were gone and we made our way back into the arena. Megadeth were half-way through their set and we still missed a song or two trying to find a decent place to stand. I stood on the balcony and had a perfect view the whole night (if only I had my camera that night). Steve didn't want to be stuck away from the action, so he pushed his way to the front.
   Megadeth were extremely good, what we saw of them. And Iron Maiden were the best I've ever seen. Bruce was full of energy, jumping and running about the boards with avengence. His vocal performance was top notch, beating any performance I have ever seen from him, or even heard on any of the live albums, beating even 'Live After Death'. The three guitars worked well (you can never have enough guitarists I always say). They all played to the crowd like the seasoned performers that they all are.

   After a few hours sleep we were all on our way to the next gig in Rotterdam. This time I did take my camera and I got down the front as well. I was determined to rock.
   Unfortunately, Many of my pictures were blurred (after all, it is hard to hold a camera still in a mosh pit).