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The Scorpions Concert!

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Okay let's cut to the chase shall we? As a rock fan I just spent my teenage years being devoured by “Still loving you", dreaming while listening to “When the smoke is going down", contemplating on the muse of " Winds of Change", and definitely acting nuts on "Rock you like a Hurricane". Scorpions were one of my favorite bands and I lost a chunk of my brain when I knew they are initiating their final tour and Lebanon was a destination. I bought the tickets with hast and accompanied a bunch of my friends to the concert on the 6th of July ,2011 and what made it more special was that it was the date of my 19th birthday.  We reached Byblos and the journey began. Oh Byblos you magical city how I envy you. I admire your history for you are ancient, your port for Im a sea lover, and your ruins that hold the secrets of civilizations. We wandered through the old souks and finally it was time to hit the stadium that was build partially over the shallow waters of the beach. I sat in the stadium and impatient I became with every moment I realized that my favorite vintage band is just a few meters away. The waiting was unbearable, I took out my phone and started texting when suddenly a loud music struck my ears and the crowd went wild! “Good evening Byblos” was what the lead singer said, they saluted the Lebanese crowd and the concert unleashed. What shocked me about the band is the fact that after all these years they are still graceful and well fit. The drummer did a solo show for 18 consecutive minutes which puzzled me for I know how much drumming can be exhausting. The lead guitarist played his tunes as if he was caressing the strings of a harp and the lead singer with his strong vocals never left the crowd’s core. I went nuts, as I raised my hand in the air and the rock sign filled the stadium. I sang along with every song for I memorized them by heart but as the rhythm guitarist started playing a beat box while going on a hard guitar solo just left me in shock. The band was everything I expected, they have not got old as they were accused. They were the same band that said “Drugs, Sex, and Rock n Roll"

 

 

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