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M3 Day 1 Review – Kix

  • May 22, 2011
  • by Rob Rockitt
  • · Entertainment · Hard Rock Music · Hard Rock News · Music

In 2009, at the first M3 Rock Festival, many of us thought Kix should have headlined that show.  They were much better than the bands they played before (RATT, & Twisted Sister).

In 2010, they were stuck behind Vince Neil, Cinderella & The Scorpions, and again they should have been much higher on the bill.

Like Steve Whiteman mentioned during the show, M3 is probably the only place where Kix could headline, and this year Kix got the respect they deserve by headlining the Friday night show on Day 1 of the M3 Rock Festival.

I have seen Kix a few times over the years, but this was easily the longest set I have ever seen the band perform live.  Kix’s set list went something like this:  “No Ring Around Rosie”, “Atomic Bombs”, “Don’t Close Your Eyes”, “Sex”, “The Itch”, “Hot Wire”, “Girl Money”, “Cold Shower”, “Blow My Fuse”.  The Encore had the following songs:  “Kix Are for Kids”, “For Shame”, “Midnite Dynamite”, and “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah”.

I don’t know how old Steve Whiteman is, but the man has more energy than most singers I have seen.  He is an incredible performer, and his energy on stage is completely infectious.  Trying to capture images of him live is a daunting task, as he is always moving on stage.

Once again, Kix was one of the major highlights at M3.  Kix still sounds amazing in 2011, and their performance at M3 was second to none.

I wish I had the opportunity to see these guys more than once a year, but with the performance Kix put on, they ought to be the first band on the bill for the 2012 M3 Rock Festival.

Now if we could only get the band to record some new tunes.  I bet there are many of us that would love to have a new Kix album!!  One can only hope……….

Check out our Kix Photo Gallery at this link.

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  1. Mark Putnam May 23, 2011 · Reply

    I think that had to be the best Kix show of all time!!! I have seen them a few times, including a Christmas show at Ram’s head Live in Baltimore once. They are great every time, but M3 was very special. These guys are so underrated…

  2. Frank Furter May 22, 2011 · Reply

    Who was playing guitar? I thought what’s-his-name was playing with Rhino Bucket.

    • Rob Rockitt May 22, 2011 · Reply

      Brian Forsythe plays guitar for Kix now. He hasn’t been in Rhino Bucket for a couple of years.

      • Frank Furter May 22, 2011

        A couple of years??? Sheesh. That new Rhino Bucket disc just came out!

      • Rob Rockitt May 22, 2011

        I stand corrected. I thought Brian left Rhino Bucket to rejoin Kix prior to the release of The Hardest Town. Looks like he is pulling double duty.

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