Las Vegas Sphere Needs Pink Floyd

The Las Vegas Sphere is a masterpiece. One of a kind, literally. It's a venue that is so special, it turns what is normally just entertainment into an experience like no other. 

I was one of the lucky ones to see U2 play Achtung Baby inside the Sphere. I am a U2 fan, always have been and I thought the show was incredible. But the most amazing part of the show was that it was that it wasn't even about the band. It was about the experience. 

I'm not big on Phish or Grateful Dead (although I have been to a few Dead shows, that I barely remember). But I've seen some of the pictures from inside the Sphere, and it looks incredible. And knowing what's it's like to be in there, I'm sure the fans were more than impressed.  

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And I've heard the whispers of other possible bands that might play. The Eagles. Harry Styles. Lady Gaga. Casino.org listed the top nine of who might be next. While all those artists are great, and I'm sure their fans would be stoked to have them play, there's only one band that makes sense. 

Only one band that would take the Sphere to new heights. Only one band that would make all. 

Pink Floyd.  

Yes, I know David Gilmore and Roger Waters hate each other. So much so, that according to ultimateclassicrock.com, David Gilmore recently put out a new album and says he will not play any Roger Waters era Pink Floyd.

This is incredibly depressing news for those of us who grew up on Pink Floyd. For those of us who “opened” our minds while Dark Side Of The Moon spun on the record player. For those of us who threw The Wall parties on a Friday night at whoever's house was minus parents that weekend.  

But every time I bring up how Pink Floyd is the only band who can truly do The Sphere justice, I’m told, never. No way. No how. That's how much they hate each other. But I continue to believe. I continue to dream. And I continue to get told it won't happen. So, should I put out an official plea for World peace? Or at least Floyd Peace?

Yes.

Look, everyone needs an escape from reality right now, and there's nothing better than Pink Floyd's music, performed live in The Sphere, to do just that.

So, here's my plea: For the love of humanity and peace on Earth and Sally Struthers' orphans!! Mend broken fences and bring Floyd to the Sphere! Stop putting grudges in the way of the survival of the human race!! For the love of God, the planet is melting under the icy bitterness of angry hearts!

Bezos! Elon! Pony up the cash for the betterment of entertainment. The good of mankind. Enough money to bring down the temperature in he world, and make everyone come together as one. Or at least get Pink Floyd back together. Because at the end of the day, it's a small price to pay to help unite the world and move some sanctioned pharmaceuticals (wait, aren't we doing that anyways?).

And my direct plea to Pink Floyd. Unite...perform live at the Sphere (even if you have to enter from opposite sides of the stage)and bring peace to the world. Or at least Dark Side OF The Moon, to The Sphere.

Yes, I know money isn't everything, but it helps. Right? Besides, it's a great song and needs to be played in The Sphere. 

Metallica. Quite possibly the biggest band on earth. So big, there isn't one act that would be headliner over them. Except, God. And that fact was proven recently. According to guitar.com, the band was playing in Munich Germany when the heavens opened, rain poured, and the sky lit up.

Basically, the band and everyone in the stadium rode the lightning. (too bad they weren't playing “Ride the Lightning” when the Electricity hit the skies. I guess, when it comes to Metallica songs, God is more a Master of Puppets fan.

It's no secret that I’m a rocking kind of girl. Yes, I love to boogie, and almost became a professional dancer (no, not that kind. I’m usually on the other side of the pole) . Anyways, one of my favorite bands since I was a young punk teenager is Metallica. I was introduced to them by one of my stoner friends as we were chillin in a park where I grew up. 

‘Duuuuuuude!’ He exclaimed as he handed me the Ride The Lightning Album “Have you heard these dudes?? They Riiiiipppp!”  Me, staring at the cover of some chair being electrocuted, just as stoned as him, ‘Whoah’. And ever since then, I’ve been in the Metallica camp.

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As my career in radio began, I worked in the alternative format, similar to now. Lots of Nirvana, Pearl Jam but also The Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees. But my love for Metallica never wavered. When I made my way to a straight up ‘buttrock” format, I was able to host the infamous “Mandatory Metallica” feature every night. Believe me, I went off every night. I played Metallica that never gets played on the radio. You think I'm a rebel now? I was off the rails then. I made my current rebellion look like a prayer session in church. 

And in honor of my off the rails Mandatory Metallica days, I wanna share my opinion of the five best Metallica songs that never get played on the radio (unless my ass is behind the mic).

Disclaimer: For all the Metallica Purist, I’m well aware of the fact that you guys like to debate EVERYTHING Metallica. From music, jeans and haircuts. This is my list. Feel free to make your own. Also, your jeans are outdated. And get a haircut for crying out loud. 

I don't care what generation of Metallica fan you are. This is the album that we can all agree is Metallica at their finest. Or at least Kill 'Em All was when they were at their youngest and hungriest. And starving makes for some damn good music. "Whiplash" is one of my favorite songs by these guys. 

"Prince Charming" from Reload is a straight ahead rock song with a good groove. And a little evil. Well, a lot of evil. Yeah yeah, purists hate this Metallica. This is the era, which began a few years earlier with the Black album, when James, Lars, Kirk and Jason, stepped away from thrash metal, cut their hair, and changed their jeans. But it was at this time that the ladies started coming to the party. And things don't truly happen until we show up. More women. Less sausage fests. Amirite?

Metallica not only is a great rock band, but they make a helluva a cover band as well. They have covered Bob Segar, Queen and Lynyrd Skynyrd. However, it's their cover of Anti-Nowhere Leagues "So What?" that got my attention. Especially when they performed it at The MTV Europe Music Awards. Why? Well, it got them banned from MTV. NSFW 

Master of Puppets is, IMHO, Metallica's best work. From top to bottom. Full Stop. End of Story. And yes, the title track is a monster, and now famous because of Stranger Things. There's nothing more epic than "Disposable Heroes". And its one of Cliff Burton's finest and, tragically, final pieces of work he has ever done.

"Holier Than Thou" is a "middle finger in the air" anthem. Hard-driving, fast and quick to the punch. And I love it. The best part? It's from Metallica, the album affectionately called the Black album. An even bigger middle finger to haters. 

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