In the 90s we had rock. Some of us grew up listening to Stone Temple Pilots and Filter and the amazing bands of that era. The new millennium came, and it seemed that real music died with the changing of the time. I was an STP fan. I'm young and I got into music as it was dying. I was a Filter fan and a rock fan. Then, certain groups disbanded and disappeared and everyone learned to listen to a different style of music or live in the past. Years passed and the super group was born and the rumors came. Filter and STP coming together? I didn't know how I felt. Even when I started to work for them, I didn't know how it would turn out. My first interactions with the band were at in stores and in the studio, priceless experiences for a music fan like myself, I will remember those days for the rest of my life. And my nerves were calmed, but I hadn't seen anything yet....

In the last two nights, all of my doubts were shattered. In their first ever shows in southern California, Army of Anyone tore thru Anaheim and Hollywood and left the fans waiting and screaming for more. Never will you see or meet a nicer group of men who define the word rock star. They are talented, stellar, finely tuned musicians.They were born to sing, born to strut, born to own the stage. The last two nights of shows proved it. The crowds were full of a perfect mix of older fans who had followed Stone Temple Pilots and Filter and new fans who can see beyond the glitz of pop punk and are yearning for real music. They were served guitar riffs, REAL drum work, and hard kick ass in-your-face rock music. Army of Anyone played some originals opening with Doesn't Seem To Matter and the hard hitting Father Figure. They threw in old favorite classic singles like Vasoline, Down, Big Bang Baby, Take a Picture and of course, Hey Man Nice Shot, along with a Led Zeppelin cover that only the phenomenal DeLeo brothers could pull off. Not only do they bring a skill to the stage that most popular bands of today lack, but they bring their love of music and a camaraderie that takes years to build and cannot be faked. They are comfortable, they play well off of each other and they truly appreciate and enjoy their fans, and each other and it shows. Those lucky enough to get into the meet and greets are pleasantly surprised by how down to earth, personable and friendly each guy is. Richard, Robert, Ray and Dean take the time to visit with every fan that is in the room. They are genuine and they are humble. And one day, they'll be on top again. It's an exciting time... :)

So on behalf of the band, thank you! I know they've having fun and they appreciate all of the fans so much, more than you know. They are having the time of their lives and this band is AMAZING!! I'm proud to be a fan and proud to be your intern. :) I'll be your eyes and ears. If you haven't caught a show yet, you're missing out, see them soon! And spread the word, because ROCK IS BACK!

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Rose