Chickenfoot in Houston With Photo Gallery

September 30, 2009 13 Comments

Supergroup
Pronunciation: \sü-p?r-grüp\
Function: noun
Date: 1968
: a rock group made up of prominent former members of other rock groups; also : an extremely successful rock group

If ever there was a band that fit the definition listed above, then Chickenfoot is it. I know from reading some interviews that the guys put off the notion that they’re really a supergroup. The fact is, however, that by definition, they ARE. The fact that the individual members, Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith, prefer to shrug off the moniker simply gives away their character. Every one of these guys is a class act and a great musicianand collectively they try to remain humble.

Chickenfoot strutted into Houston for a show at the Verizon Wireless Theater downtown on September 16. This show was much anticipated by me and, by the appearance of things, several thousand other rabid ‘Chickenheads’ as the place was pretty well populated. Now I’ve seen Hagar before, both solo and with Van Halen and have seen Anthony in Van Halen numerous times, both with Roth and with Hagar, but have never had the opportunity to see the Satchmeister or Chad Smith perform, though I’ve been a big fan of Satriani’s abilities. Read the rest & view photo gallery at KNAC.com.

phil

universal show was very entertaining and fun. great job CF!
Vanicionado

I got my free Chickenfoot tee yesterday!!
Gotta love radio SWAG.
http://myspace.com/breakaswefall t1m

I’m about ready for a new album from these guys.
Jeffdzz

I was at that show and was amazed at the amount of drumsticks Chad Smith threw out as well, but I bet he threw out 150 during the whole show. I counted about 30 during Bad Motor Scooter alone!
Vanicionado

I’m with you t1m!!
Pete

AGREED…this is the kind of show you get when you see them. It’s just pure, ass-kicking music without agendas. No BS, just good times, great tunes, and each one of them is world class in their own right. Thank god for the Foot…the best show and my favorite CD of the year by far.
Rich

Probably because they’re playing smaller venues, and now the Chili Peppers are a stadium/arena rock band so he can’t really have a connection with the crowd that way. Its his way of giving something back to the audience I bet.

He threw a shitload of them when I saw them in London, and he threw one of his Tom-drums at Joe after the encores – almost knocked him out!
RA 8 1 2

I saw Chickenfoot 3 times. Chad throws approx 100 sticks per show. I have one! WOO HOO! Awesome show. Each one. Although similar set lists, they do change things up a bit and do a little jamming. A solid rock show.
Bluesbro

Great pictures … poster quality stuff.
SCAR

You got that right RA 8 1 2, well said!!!!!!
Pete

CHAD throwing so many sticks is a pure and simple attempt to keep the fans happy, and engage with them. The Foot are all about making the shows a great time. They have the collective chops to impress the hell out of anyone, but what makes them different is their respect and love for the fans. I loved it when VH was like that. I hope it will be again, but from the last two tours, which had good moments too, it seems like they’re at the stage where it’s all about how much they can TAKE from the fans, not give to the fans.
mjc

pete,very well said.
Robert

More news from the Chickenfoot newsdesk…probably can’t blame you since VH does nothing. Is VH the laziest band on the planet? Its been 2 years since the tour how about something for the fans!? They should let Dave drive the VH bus at least we would be getting something out of the VH camp what did Ed and Al do put a muzzle on Roth? I know Ed says a new cd is coming but I have little faith in anything anyone with the last name Van Halen says. Come on VH get off your lazy asses!