Sharon Osbourne is a moron

*Spitfire* · 08-23-2005, 08:09 PM

She's a stupid bitch for pulling a stunt like this. How old is she? 12? I hope Maiden come back and do a tour that wipes Ozzfest clean out of the memories of everyone who attended that pathic display of unprofessional behavior.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/bla...wsitemID=40691

IRON MAIDEN Manager Comments On OSBOURNE Camp's 'Disgusting' And 'Unprofessional' Behavior - Aug. 23, 2005

IRON MAIDEN's manager, Rod Smallwood of Sanctuary Artist Management, has issued the following statement regarding the band's final Ozzfest performance this past weekend in Devore, CA:

"MAIDEN are currently returning from America and preparing for U.K. festivals this weekend and don't wish to waste time giving Sharon Osbourne's statement the dignity of a reply. Considering the disgraceful nature of the events that occurred they feel it's a pretty dismal effort at self justification and they don't think metal fans are at all gullible and that they will easily see through it. They want no more to do with this sorry incident and are very much looking forward to headlining Reading and Leeds festivals this weekend.

"I would however like to add my own comment on this.

"In 30 years in this business and after attending hundreds of gigs, l have never seen anything anywhere near as disgusting and unprofessional as what went on that night. I was standing on our sound desk out front as usual but ran to the stage as soon as the hail of missiles began and from then on watched from the front of the stage right next to Bruce's walkway. The scale, viciousness and concentration of the throwing made it obvious that this was a premeditated and co-ordinated attack. Assaulting musicians while performing by throwing bottle tops, lighters and eggs at them from just a few yards away is vile, dangerous, criminal and cowardly. It is incredible that Ozzfest security apparently did nothing about it â€” aren't they there to protect the bands too? Especially when the band is concentrating on a performance in front of 45,000 people and the missiles are coming out of the glare of the spotlights. And to spit at a band on stage is unforgivable.

"IRON MAIDEN, like all the bands on Ozzfest, had to sign quite onerous legal documents part of which was promising not to throw anything into the audience, even wristbands!!! Ironic isn't it.

"It is well documented on the web who was responsible for planning and participating in this attack and for musicians to join in this assault on other musicians is a shocking disgrace akin to treachery. You should all be thoroughly ashamed of yourselves.

"We know who authorised the making of the 'Ozzy - Ozzy' chant tape the day before and how it was played secretly through the PA at the very beginning and end of our set.

"We also know who continually turned off the power interrupting our set at crucial moments. It is a good thing that the power was turned back on before there was a riot as you could sense on stage a lot of the huge audience were getting totally pissed off at this continual onslaught on the band.

"The great majority of the Ozzfest crew throughout the tour were terrific and we thank them. Those who participated or stood idly by and watched as this all went down should also be ashamed of themselves and l would certainly hope they never come near a tour with which we are involved.

"There is little point in my commenting on the chap with the flag or their trying to hold up Eddie or Sharon's speech as the audience made their feelings very clear on each occasion.

"And in the end what was all this about?? If l had any sort of problem or misunderstanding with a band working on a tour we were involved in l would go and talk to them or their manager - not wait until the end of a tour and assault and ambush them. Or was that really it?

"I find it staggering that this ambush would take place in front of any audience, let alone in San Bernardino, the biggest audience of the tour. Didn't that audience merit any consideration? They pay an awful lot to be there in terms of prices for tickets, parking, food, beer etc. Surely if they spend this sort of money they deserve to watch the bands they paid to see be able to put in a full unhindered performance. Free of danger and intimidation. If I had paid I would ask for my money back!

"And this audience really were outstanding, giving the band incredible support and many voting with their feet in disgust after the set and the speech, which to many was the final insult.

"I have to say l was immensely proud of MAIDEN who stood up to it all and showed great courage and just got better and better through the adversity. Their heads never dropped, instead they went on the offensive. It was a truly memorable moment when Bruce went to the very front of the stage during 'Trooper' â€” something which he never normally does as he is usually on the ramps â€” waving the flag whilst avoiding the hail of missiles and yelling 'This is a ****ing British flag, and these colours don't ****ing run!' The imperturbable attitude and ability of the band shone through and in the end made this a truly remarkable rock and roll event, even if for all the wrong reasons.

"We will have no more to say on this matter except that l do think the band deserve an apology from a number of people, and you know who you are."

Cerpin Taxt · 08-23-2005, 08:11 PM

I read that yesterday. That pissed me off to no end.

And, on a somewhat related note: I hate ICP (Insane Clown Posse), but she bet them some amount of money that they wouldn't sell X amount of records. They were going to give that money to charity, and they sold well more than X amount of records. The bitch needs to pay up, because she has yet to keep her word.

**GK Punk** · 08-23-2005, 11:46 PM

She's a bitch, but sadly she's good buisness woman when it's all said and done

*Spitfire* · 08-24-2005, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Alison Chains

She's a bitch, but sadly she's good buisness woman when it's all said and done

A business women would have never even thought of pulling a stunt like that...and it sickens me to think she got away with it. But yeah...I just thought I would post this to see one of the reasons I don't like the Osbourne family. They do stupif crap like this to get attention.

Cerpin Taxt · 08-24-2005, 03:03 AM

She's supposed to be such an asshole as a manager. What I read a while ago was that, when she was managing the Smashing Pumpkins for a bit, whe was a complete douche to Billy et al., so they started arguing with her and she finally left.

She's one of those people that is famous but shouldn't be.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 08-24-2005, 03:10 AM

This is a prime example of why I stay away from American pop culture, period.

*Voltron* · 08-24-2005, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

This is a prime example of why I stay away from American pop culture, period.

But they're British...

*Spitfire* · 08-24-2005, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltron

But they're British...

But their whores of the US media/. The UK doesn't care about them.

Cerpin Taxt · 08-24-2005, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

But their whores of the US media/. The UK doesn't care about them.

Yeah dude. Out of the many British people I've met in my life, I can only say that one or two of them are crazy enough to throw up the horns and sing along "Number of the Beast".

tmnt84 · 08-24-2005, 03:19 PM

that story made me laugh,Priest is better than Maiden IMO.

*KROW* · 08-24-2005, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

But their whores of the US media/. The UK doesn't care about them.

Uh... Not for nothing, but I never hear much about them. Occasionally I'll catch an old vid on VH1 Classic, but other than that they're pretty much phantoms in the metal scene. It was only by mere chance that I saw their latest release from Dance of Death on MTV2. I wouldn't necessarily call them "whores of the US media," especially only if they get more press here than in the UK.

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Originally Posted by tmnt84

that story made me laugh,Priest is better than Maiden IMO.

How so, do you think?

Cerpin Taxt · 08-24-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tmnt84

Priest is better than Maiden IMO.

Personally, I disagree. Priest is...meh. I grew up in a house where, when I was a little kid, all my parents listened to were Classic Rock (the Beatles, the Who, Led Zeppelin) and metal (Maiden, Priest, Megadeth, etc). Personally, I like Iron Maiden a lot better than Judas Priest. Call me crazy, but I also like Halford's newer band Two (which only released one album) more than Priest. John (5) Lowery of ex-Marilyn Manson fame played guitar on that record and he's one of my favorite guitarists, so I guess it's just a personal bias

*Spitfire* · 08-24-2005, 08:56 PM

[QUOTE=KROW]Uh... Not for nothing, but I never hear much about them. Occasionally I'll catch an old vid on VH1 Classic, but other than that they're pretty much phantoms in the metal scene. It was only by mere chance that I saw their latest release from Dance of Death on MTV2. I wouldn't necessarily call them "whores of the US media," especially only if they get more press here than in the UK.

I'm saying the Osbourne family gets more attention in the US. With their TV show and all that merch they sell. I love Maiden and I know their not media whores. They don't pull stupid stunts like that. You mis-understood my comment.

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Originally Posted by tmnt84

that story made me laugh,Priest is better than Maiden IMO.

I have two things to say about that. One what does that have to do with anything we are talking about? And two how can you compare a band that was at their peak in the 70's to a band that was at their peak in the 80's?

tmnt84 · 08-24-2005, 10:52 PM

Maiden makes music about ancient times and base songs on books they read(like Ronnie James Dio who also rules),Judas Priest makes music about rockin' and rollin' ,call me crazy but instead of hearing long epic operatic Maiden songs,i'd rather hear simple metal songs,which Priest is always good for,the best thing about Maiden is Eddie. but before any fights arrise, Maiden is still cool.but I prefer Priest.

*Spitfire* · 08-25-2005, 12:09 AM

Ah I see you like the quicker more up beat songs as opposed to the slow paced long songs Maiden play. That makes perfect sense to me.

*KROW* · 08-26-2005, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

I'm saying the Osbourne family gets more attention in the US. With their TV show and all that merch they sell. I love Maiden and I know their not media whores. They don't pull stupid stunts like that. You mis-understood my comment.

Oh, you were talking about the Osbournes. I thought you were referring to Maiden.

Sorry 'bout that.

*Spitfire* · 08-27-2005, 02:10 PM

Never I love Iron Maiden ^_^

Cerpin Taxt · 08-28-2005, 12:47 PM

Sharon Osbourne admits role in Iron Maiden flap
(Taken from YAHOO! News)

NASHVILLE (Billboard) - In a statement released Thursday night, Ozzfest organizer Sharon Osbourne admitted a role in the incident that marred Iron Maiden's August 20 tour performance in Devore, Calif. -- specifically, that she cut off the band's sound on several occasions.
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Iron Maiden also was pelted with eggs and debris from the front of the pavilion during its performance, which was its last on the festival's tour. Osbourne did not take responsibility for those actions.

She previously claimed that Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson repeatedly disrespected her husband Ozzy during the tour, and that other Iron Maiden members were ashamed of Dickinson's behavior.

In her new statement, which doubles as an open letter to Maiden manager Rod Smallwood, she said, "For 20 shows we were forced to hear Dickinson's nightly outbursts from the stage: 'When we come back to America, we'll be back with a proper sound system' or 'We won't be playing the same old songs every night (like (Black) Sabbath),' 'We don't need a teleprompter (like Ozzy)' and 'We don't need a reality show to be legit (again, like Ozzy)."'

Sharon Osbourne explained cutting Maiden's power in part by saying, "Was Dickinson so naive to think that I was going to let him get away with talking s**t about my family night after night? I don't think he realizes who he's dealing with." She signed the letter as the "real Iron Maiden."

Earlier this week, Smallwood said he had "never seen anything anywhere near as disgusting and unprofessional as what went on that night."

*Anarky* · 08-28-2005, 12:59 PM

From an emotional point of view, I can understand her behaviour, although it is not very professional.

But let me ask you one thing: How do you react or how do you want to react when someone repeatedly attacks something you love? I mean, I know how people react when their girlfriends are having trouble and stuff. And are those caring boyfriends ever called morons? I don't think so...

Cerpin Taxt · 08-28-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Anarky

From an emotional point of view, I can understand her behaviour, although it is not very professional.

But let me ask you one thing: How do you react or how do you want to react when someone repeatedly attacks something you love? I mean, I know how people react when their girlfriends are having trouble and stuff. And are those caring boyfriends ever called morons? I don't think so...

It's still disrespecting Iron ****ing Maiden, which is all that matters...right?

08-23-2005, 08:09 PM	#1
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Sharon Osbourne is a moron She's a stupid bitch for pulling a stunt like this. How old is she? 12? I hope Maiden come back and do a tour that wipes Ozzfest clean out of the memories of everyone who attended that pathic display of unprofessional behavior. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/bla...wsitemID=40691 IRON MAIDEN Manager Comments On OSBOURNE Camp's 'Disgusting' And 'Unprofessional' Behavior - Aug. 23, 2005 IRON MAIDEN's manager, Rod Smallwood of Sanctuary Artist Management, has issued the following statement regarding the band's final Ozzfest performance this past weekend in Devore, CA: "MAIDEN are currently returning from America and preparing for U.K. festivals this weekend and don't wish to waste time giving Sharon Osbourne's statement the dignity of a reply. Considering the disgraceful nature of the events that occurred they feel it's a pretty dismal effort at self justification and they don't think metal fans are at all gullible and that they will easily see through it. They want no more to do with this sorry incident and are very much looking forward to headlining Reading and Leeds festivals this weekend. "I would however like to add my own comment on this. "In 30 years in this business and after attending hundreds of gigs, l have never seen anything anywhere near as disgusting and unprofessional as what went on that night. I was standing on our sound desk out front as usual but ran to the stage as soon as the hail of missiles began and from then on watched from the front of the stage right next to Bruce's walkway. The scale, viciousness and concentration of the throwing made it obvious that this was a premeditated and co-ordinated attack. Assaulting musicians while performing by throwing bottle tops, lighters and eggs at them from just a few yards away is vile, dangerous, criminal and cowardly. It is incredible that Ozzfest security apparently did nothing about it â€” aren't they there to protect the bands too? Especially when the band is concentrating on a performance in front of 45,000 people and the missiles are coming out of the glare of the spotlights. And to spit at a band on stage is unforgivable. "IRON MAIDEN, like all the bands on Ozzfest, had to sign quite onerous legal documents part of which was promising not to throw anything into the audience, even wristbands!!! Ironic isn't it. "It is well documented on the web who was responsible for planning and participating in this attack and for musicians to join in this assault on other musicians is a shocking disgrace akin to treachery. You should all be thoroughly ashamed of yourselves. "We know who authorised the making of the 'Ozzy - Ozzy' chant tape the day before and how it was played secretly through the PA at the very beginning and end of our set. "We also know who continually turned off the power interrupting our set at crucial moments. It is a good thing that the power was turned back on before there was a riot as you could sense on stage a lot of the huge audience were getting totally pissed off at this continual onslaught on the band. "The great majority of the Ozzfest crew throughout the tour were terrific and we thank them. Those who participated or stood idly by and watched as this all went down should also be ashamed of themselves and l would certainly hope they never come near a tour with which we are involved. "There is little point in my commenting on the chap with the flag or their trying to hold up Eddie or Sharon's speech as the audience made their feelings very clear on each occasion. "And in the end what was all this about?? If l had any sort of problem or misunderstanding with a band working on a tour we were involved in l would go and talk to them or their manager - not wait until the end of a tour and assault and ambush them. Or was that really it? "I find it staggering that this ambush would take place in front of any audience, let alone in San Bernardino, the biggest audience of the tour. Didn't that audience merit any consideration? They pay an awful lot to be there in terms of prices for tickets, parking, food, beer etc. Surely if they spend this sort of money they deserve to watch the bands they paid to see be able to put in a full unhindered performance. Free of danger and intimidation. If I had paid I would ask for my money back! "And this audience really were outstanding, giving the band incredible support and many voting with their feet in disgust after the set and the speech, which to many was the final insult. "I have to say l was immensely proud of MAIDEN who stood up to it all and showed great courage and just got better and better through the adversity. Their heads never dropped, instead they went on the offensive. It was a truly memorable moment when Bruce went to the very front of the stage during 'Trooper' â€” something which he never normally does as he is usually on the ramps â€” waving the flag whilst avoiding the hail of missiles and yelling 'This is a **ing British flag, and these colours don't ing run!' The imperturbable attitude and ability of the band shone through and in the end made this a truly remarkable rock and roll event, even if for all the wrong reasons. "We will have no more to say on this matter except that l do think the band deserve an apology from a number of people, and you know who you are." __________________ Check out my online portfolio** http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

08-24-2005, 03:10 AM	#6
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	This is a prime example of why I stay away from American pop culture, period. __________________

08-25-2005, 12:09 AM	#15
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Ah I see you like the quicker more up beat songs as opposed to the slow paced long songs Maiden play. That makes perfect sense to me. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

08-27-2005, 02:10 PM	#17
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Never I love Iron Maiden ^_^ __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

08-28-2005, 12:59 PM	#19
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	From an emotional point of view, I can understand her behaviour, although it is not very professional. But let me ask you one thing: How do you react or how do you want to react when someone repeatedly attacks something you love? I mean, I know how people react when their girlfriends are having trouble and stuff. And are those caring boyfriends ever called morons? I don't think so... __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

08-23-2005, 08:11 PM	#2
Cerpin Taxt Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 278	I read that yesterday. That pissed me off to no end. And, on a somewhat related note: I hate ICP (Insane Clown Posse), but she bet them some amount of money that they wouldn't sell X amount of records. They were going to give that money to charity, and they sold well more than X amount of records. The bitch needs to pay up, because she has yet to keep her word.

08-23-2005, 11:46 PM	#3
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	She's a bitch, but sadly she's good buisness woman when it's all said and done

08-24-2005, 03:03 AM	#5
Cerpin Taxt Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 278	She's supposed to be such an asshole as a manager. What I read a while ago was that, when she was managing the Smashing Pumpkins for a bit, whe was a complete douche to Billy et al., so they started arguing with her and she finally left. She's one of those people that is famous but shouldn't be.

08-24-2005, 03:19 PM	#10
tmnt84 Thug Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 54	that story made me laugh,Priest is better than Maiden IMO.

08-24-2005, 10:52 PM	#14
tmnt84 Thug Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 54	Maiden makes music about ancient times and base songs on books they read(like Ronnie James Dio who also rules),Judas Priest makes music about rockin' and rollin' ,call me crazy but instead of hearing long epic operatic Maiden songs,i'd rather hear simple metal songs,which Priest is always good for,the best thing about Maiden is Eddie. but before any fights arrise, Maiden is still cool.but I prefer Priest.

08-28-2005, 12:47 PM	#18
Cerpin Taxt Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 278	Sharon Osbourne admits role in Iron Maiden flap (Taken from YAHOO! News) NASHVILLE (Billboard) - In a statement released Thursday night, Ozzfest organizer Sharon Osbourne admitted a role in the incident that marred Iron Maiden's August 20 tour performance in Devore, Calif. -- specifically, that she cut off the band's sound on several occasions. ADVERTISEMENT Iron Maiden also was pelted with eggs and debris from the front of the pavilion during its performance, which was its last on the festival's tour. Osbourne did not take responsibility for those actions. She previously claimed that Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson repeatedly disrespected her husband Ozzy during the tour, and that other Iron Maiden members were ashamed of Dickinson's behavior. In her new statement, which doubles as an open letter to Maiden manager Rod Smallwood, she said, "For 20 shows we were forced to hear Dickinson's nightly outbursts from the stage: 'When we come back to America, we'll be back with a proper sound system' or 'We won't be playing the same old songs every night (like (Black) Sabbath),' 'We don't need a teleprompter (like Ozzy)' and 'We don't need a reality show to be legit (again, like Ozzy)."' Sharon Osbourne explained cutting Maiden's power in part by saying, "Was Dickinson so naive to think that I was going to let him get away with talking s**t about my family night after night? I don't think he realizes who he's dealing with." She signed the letter as the "real Iron Maiden." Earlier this week, Smallwood said he had "never seen anything anywhere near as disgusting and unprofessional as what went on that night."