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Bruce Dickinson Banned From His Son's Gigs

posted Nov 16, 2006 at 11:07 PM by deathbringer.  (29 Comments)

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Rocker Bruce Dickinson has been banned from watching his 16-year-old son's gigs, because he gets put off when he sees his dad in the audience.

The Iron Maiden frontman has agreed to his son Austin's request, but only because he remembers the embarrassment he felt when his own father used to come and watch him play as a young man.

Dickinson says, "He (Austin) said to me, 'I know you want to come but when you do, I panic.' I understand. I don't want to be a stage dad.

"I remember my dad coming to one of my first gigs and marching to the front in his suit and putting his elbows on the stage. Embarrassing."

Source: 102.3 Fox Classic Rock

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29 Comments on "Bruce Dickinson Banned From His Son's Gigs"

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1. BoltThrower writes:

This is the gayest thing I've ever heard of. Can't a father watch from a distance without being a d***-inson?

# Nov 16, 2006 @ 11:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. MetalMaddness420 writes:

What a b****.i would be honored to have Bruce in the same room as me.his son is probly in a sh**ty band and doesent want his dad to see him suck.

# Nov 16, 2006 @ 11:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. CutTheSmoke writes:

Never question Bruce d***inson.

# Nov 17, 2006 @ 3:05 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Alex.... writes:

Thats not even news

# Nov 17, 2006 @ 9:28 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. blakscorpion21 writes:

bruce's greatness must be too overwhelming for his sons band.

# Nov 17, 2006 @ 12:57 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. xprincesspeachx writes:

i can see where the guys coming from. his dad might be great, but it's still gotta be embarrassing for him. let him get his own fame his own way.

# Nov 17, 2006 @ 1:08 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. metalhead644 writes:

i agree with the alex, why the hell is this even on here? or on the internet? wtf?

# Nov 17, 2006 @ 1:24 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. dmasa writes:

what a little f***in fag if your dads the frontman of one of the mest metal bands in the world ud better hope he comes to every1 of ur shows. f*** what a p***y

# Nov 17, 2006 @ 3:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Terminator writes:

i can understand where the kid's coming from. even if his dad is the legendary bruce d***enson, its still his dad. and being the son of a metal god can put a lot of unnecessary pressure on him to begin with.

now from a marketing standpoint, if people found out that bruce was at his kid's shows, he'd sell out the joint every time he played!

# Nov 17, 2006 @ 9:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. sting eddie writes:

I think that bruce yould be able to go because if I was having a concert I would like bruce to be there man I would like to live with him I mean his f***in cool the b*** of his son banned him from his gig Imean that is f**** up and I think he yould be f***in up with me and I would kick his sorry a** on stage


ok I know he dose not let him in but what if he went to bruces concert . but still I am a iron maiden freak and I would do anything to meat bruce man I would suck a dogs balls then wach my mouth good but Iwould not like to meat his son becase he is brobably a fagget for banning bruce of his gigs.what a b***.

# Nov 17, 2006 @ 11:47 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Azazel_Begotten writes:

eddie, somehow you talk about commiting gay beastiality to meet Bruce d***inson, and somehow Austin d***inson is the fag for not wanting his dad in shows...Oh yeah, you can't spell...Not being a d*** (yeah I am), I just wanted to point that out matey

I can honestly see both sides of this...One side would be good if Bruce d***inson was there, because everyone would go "ZOMG Bruce's son!" and that would help little Austin a lot. But I can also see how this can be bad, because Austin could always end up in Bruce's shadow...And lets not forget Kelly Osbourne O' komrades ov the kvlt scene...She is a sh**ty musician and should've left music to her father...I can definitely see Austin not wanting to be compared to his father all the time, and if Austin isn't considered as good as his dad, there's a chance people will look at him the way we look at Kelly Osbourne...

But of course, lets say that maybe he's got the gift like his dad, maybe he should be honoured that his pops wants to see...But again, I can see how having dad around is good and bad...

I knwo for goddamn sure I wouldn't want my dad going to my gigs. Definitely not for the same reasons as Austin, but maybe the same reason as Bruce was with his dad, plus I don't think my dad could handle the material me and the guys I play with have...And of course lets not forget what musicians have done on stage as well as offstage...I know I wouldn't want dad around when the Sex and Drugs came after the Rock n' Roll ya know?

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 12:40 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Scorched_Earth writes:

Most 16 year-olds wouldn't want their parents at a gig-if nothing else, it adds unecessary pressure to the performer. He's not a 'Metal God' to the kid, he's just his Dad. That's not gay, or even relative to homosexuality-that's just parent/child relations.

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 5:24 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. BLACKDOG writes:

I understand it totally.I've saide it before my father never supported my interest in music mainly because I wanted to be in ROCK/METAL(he still think's I'm Demon possesed)So although he atleast has his father's support.I can understand his problem.I would not want my Dad showeing up either.Although my reason's are the exact opposite.

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 5:45 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. roker girl writes:

I would like to meet Austin d***inson.

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 6:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. pilogtu writes:

I would like to meet austin what the hell is that roker girl

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 6:13 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. metalcore writes:

I feel sorry for Bruce d***inson.

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 6:17 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. BLACKDOG writes:

Yeah!!!! It's f***ed up but totally understandable.

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 6:23 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. godlike writes:

Hey, what is Al Roker's daughter doing on here..?
Parents in the crowd is a total buzz kill....All that pressure of playing and then to add on that your dad is watching....that would suck...!!!!
Anybody watch Gene Simmons Family Jewels.?..his kid went through the same thing...!!!!

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 6:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. BLACKDOG writes:

OH YEAH !!!! That show is almost as funny as Flava of love.HILLARIOUS !!!!!

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 7:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. godlike writes:

OK, so I wouldnt go that far..!!!!! I am NOT a fan Flav
Hey BLACKDOG..have you checked out the Brett Michaels/ Poison story lately..? check out the new post...Dokken fans may like it...!!!!!!!!!!

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 7:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. BLACKDOG writes:

Saw it good stuff.

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 9:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. godlike writes:

So, to get back to the subject... It doesnt say what the kid does in his band... If he is the singer...I guess there isnt many better coaches out there for a kid to have....Hell, if he plays guitar of bass could you imagine growing up watching Murray, Smith or Harris....WOW... Maiden rules \m/

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 9:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. BLACKDOG writes:

Talk about "SCHOOL OF ROCK" !!!!.....

God to have that level of influence in my own home no less...........

I WOULD BE THE NEXT METAL GOD WITHOUT FAIL !!!!!!

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 10:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. godlike writes:

Oh, to have the oppurtunities that some children have...

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 10:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. BLACKDOG writes:

The same opportunities that most kid's do not take advantage of.Youth is truly wasted on the young.

# Nov 18, 2006 @ 11:31 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. blakscorpion21 writes:

what would be awesome is if he could get bruce to do some guest vocals on one of the songs at the gig.

# Nov 19, 2006 @ 12:13 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. Azazel_Begotten writes:

I swear, I'd be the luckiest kid if Metal could be a family business...

# Nov 24, 2006 @ 9:36 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. mr.forko writes:

sh** happens

# Dec 6, 2006 @ 2:38 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. Maiden owns writes:

i hv to say that i kinda agree with Austin's decision......i would hate it if my dad came to my gig(which by the way wasn't that great cus they messed up our sound) ..... But then again , it must own to have the singer of one of the greatest bands as ur dad. But of course theres the on-stage pressure....Oh - well , thats what its all 'bout!

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