Detroit wants to disinvite Nickelback from its Thanksgiving game - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

redsfandan · 11-03-2011, 04:33 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...rn=nfl-wp11074

I can't say that I'm much of a fan of them myself but I think it's interesting how much hate this band gets.

pedro · 11-03-2011, 04:34 PM

I think this might be more about wanting a Detroit act to play.

As for Nickelback, they're sucky but harmless.

redsfandan · 11-03-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pedro

I think this might be more about wanting a Detroit act to play.

As for Nickelback, they're sucky but harmless.

Would another band that wasn't from Detroit get the same reaction?

pedro · 11-03-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by redsfandan

Would another band that wasn't from Detroit get the same reaction?

I don't know. But I do think that if I was from Detroit (oh wait, I am... but that was a LONG time ago....) and my team was doing well for the first time in almost forever I'd probably want a local act to represent us when we were finally on the national stage. Especially considering how many great music acts are from Michigan.

What's with picking Nickelback anyway, Collective Soul not available?

Chip R · 11-03-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pedro

I don't know. But I do think that if I was from Detroit (oh wait, I am... but that was a LONG time ago....) and my team was doing well for the first time in almost forever I'd probably want a local act to represent us when we were finally on the national stage. Especially considering how many great music acts are from Michigan.

What's with picking Nickelback anyway, Collective Soul not available?

I'm sure the NFL has their fine hand in the selection. No one controversial.

dougdirt · 11-03-2011, 06:29 PM

Just go all out.... get ICP.

Redhook · 11-03-2011, 07:26 PM

I think this is hilarious news. I've disliked them for years. It boggles my mind that anyone would ever want to listen to them. As soon as I hear them on the radio, my hand, or shall I say gag reflex, instantly goes to change the channel.

I'm kind of surprised Kid Rock wasn't picked. Or, even Eminem. Even though M probably wouldn't sit well with a lot of fans.

CTA513 · 11-03-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Just go all out.... get ICP.

westofyou · 11-03-2011, 08:52 PM

White Stripes

Redhook · 11-04-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

White Stripes

Yes, please. Didn't they quit though?

RedsBaron · 11-04-2011, 09:58 AM

The NFL has generally been using older artists with Baby Boomer appeal such as Paul McCartney and the Stones. Given that practice I don't understand why Bob Seger was not chosen.

reds1869 · 11-04-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Redhook

Yes, please. Didn't they quit though?

Could always have one of Jack White's other projects perform. The Raconteurs are a great live act.

The Operator · 11-05-2011, 12:54 AM

Ah, Nickelback. The very definition of boring, generic arena rock.

I'd say this is less about wanting Detroit to be represented than it is about not wanting to be embarrassed when for the first time in forever people are going to be actively watching their game. I know I'd prefer just about anyone over Nickelback if I was in their shoes.

Razor Shines · 11-05-2011, 01:05 PM

This guy's excited.

Razor Shines · 11-05-2011, 01:06 PM

Or was liking nickelback part of Tiger's wholesome all American boy charade?

11-03-2011, 04:33 PM	#1
redsfandan Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,352	Detroit wants to disinvite Nickelback from its Thanksgiving game http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...rn=nfl-wp11074 I can't say that I'm much of a fan of them myself but I think it's interesting how much hate this band gets. __________________ "Now that's a real shame when folks be throwin' away a perfectly good white boy like that."

11-03-2011, 04:34 PM	#2
pedro Please come again Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: portland, oregon Posts: 14,716	Re: Detroit wants to disinvite Nickelback from its Thanksgiving game I think this might be more about wanting a Detroit act to play. As for Nickelback, they're sucky but harmless. __________________ Get your nunchucks and the keys to your dad's car. I know where we can get a gun

11-03-2011, 06:29 PM	#6
dougdirt The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30,670	Re: Detroit wants to disinvite Nickelback from its Thanksgiving game Just go all out.... get ICP. __________________ www.redsminorleagues.com

11-03-2011, 07:26 PM	#7
Redhook Miami Redhawks Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincy Posts: 2,247	Re: Detroit wants to disinvite Nickelback from its Thanksgiving game I think this is hilarious news. I've disliked them for years. It boggles my mind that anyone would ever want to listen to them. As soon as I hear them on the radio, my hand, or shall I say gag reflex, instantly goes to change the channel. I'm kind of surprised Kid Rock wasn't picked. Or, even Eminem. Even though M probably wouldn't sit well with a lot of fans. __________________ "....the two players I liked watching the most were Barry Larkin and Eric Davis. I was suitably entertained by their effortless skill that I didn't need them crashing into walls like a squirrel on a coke binge." - dsmith421 www.kylevoska.com - Golfer? Check out my blog for golf tips.

11-03-2011, 08:52 PM	#9
westofyou breath Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PDX Posts: 39,334	Re: Detroit wants to disinvite Nickelback from its Thanksgiving game White Stripes

11-04-2011, 09:58 AM	#11
RedsBaron Big Red Machine Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Out Wayne Posts: 22,365	Re: Detroit wants to disinvite Nickelback from its Thanksgiving game The NFL has generally been using older artists with Baby Boomer appeal such as Paul McCartney and the Stones. Given that practice I don't understand why Bob Seger was not chosen. __________________ "Hey...Dad. Wanna Have A Catch?" Kevin Costner in "Field Of Dreams."

11-05-2011, 01:05 PM	#14
Razor Shines Licking County Settlers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,174	Re: Detroit wants to disinvite Nickelback from its Thanksgiving game This guy's excited. __________________ "three dimes, a one hundred dollar bill and and 87 ones..."

11-05-2011, 01:06 PM	#15
Razor Shines Licking County Settlers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,174	Re: Detroit wants to disinvite Nickelback from its Thanksgiving game Or was liking nickelback part of Tiger's wholesome all American boy charade? __________________ "three dimes, a one hundred dollar bill and and 87 ones..."

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