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September 23rd,
2003 Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado
Techn9ne on the Wicked Wonka Tour
Aaron had a chance
to catch up with Kansas City's Tech N9ne while in Denver, Colorado on
the Wicked Wonka tour.
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As a Kansas City native transplanted into the high altitude of Denver,
Colorado, I was excited to get the call that Tech N9ne was
coming to Colorado for a one-night show on the Wicked Wonka Tour which
also included the infamous Insane Clown Posse, Bone Thugs and Harmony
and the Kottonmouth Kings. This was my chance to get up
close and personal with the man who has been changing the face of
music throughout the U.S. While fighting the clown-faced crowds
and the elevated climb of several miles from the parking lot, I made
my way to the Tech N9ne booth where Tech was signing
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I was met by a big fella named Joe with mean intentions who
listened to my quick story on where I was from and the interview I
wanted. After a brief conference with his client, I was granted
access into the booth and immediately started in on the introductions.
Meeting Big Chris Calico, Kutt and several members of the group
provided me insight into the hustling that was the Tech N9ne
crew. Each member of the group was signing autographs for hours
into the night while selling merchandise and interacting with their
fans. These cats were truly hustling all the while making each
and every fan feel at home. |
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When ICP (Insane Clown Posse) was set to take the stage, Tech
N9ne and his group headed back stage to enjoy the show.
I took a seat outside the VIP area, one made of stone and concrete,
to wait through the ICP show for the predestined interview
with Tech N9ne. While waiting, I met several people who
made the journey to the amphitheatre in the middle of nowhere to meet
and see Tech N9ne in all his Kansas City glory. |
One guy in particular was very determined to meet Tech
N9ne and his crew. The 19 year old kid who we'll call little
Joe and his lady waited for over two hours to get a couple of autographs,
one of which was on his lady's laced aqua panties after the lights
dimmed. These are the kind of fans that make up the majority
of 9's fan base.
The drawing power
of Tech comes not only from his talents on the mic, but his
unwavering desire to take care of his fans. |
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Through
two of the other group's performances, Tech stood on an injured
ankle to place his mark on posters, cd's, shirts, panties and bare
breasts-see page 2(He had slipped on a stage a couple nights previous
and jacked up his ankle, but it gave him the opportunity to walk with
special made cane with a mirror attached towards the bottom-you
all know the purpose for that ingenious device).
Following the conclusion of the ICP spectacle, Tech
N9ne made his way back to his booth to sign even more autographs.
For over two hours, Tech signed thousands of autographs and gave love
through kisses and hugs to all his fans. The Tech N9ne
crew was shutdown by the amphitheatre workers when they rudely cut
the lights and began pushing the remaining crowd of at least two hundred
fans away from the area. |
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As an observer of this event, my desire to interview Tech N9ne
grew as we waited for the shuttle to his bus. The fan's cult-like
fervor was rubbing off and I knew this was going to be a great interview.
The quick ride down to the bus started with me getting a seat next
to the man himself. A couple of sheiza's (spelling is incorrect
since I've never spoken German, save this wonderful curse word), a
brief comedic exchange between Joe and Tech in the best
Scottish accents I've heard and some "get the hell out of the
way" and we were at Tech N9ne's bus. (Of course,
Joe excused himself when arriving at the bus by saying "Pardon
me while I get a little ghetto here," then proceeded to open
the door and hang out while yelling-very effective). After a
few interruptions of girls walking through the place and many of Tech
N9ne's crew passing by, we got down to business discussing the
meat of the interview.
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