William Shatner made his heavy metal debut Saturday at a Riot Fest Chicago after hours gig, covering artists like Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica with the actor’s new band the Fuckers.
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It is always sad to see an older artist attempting to attract a youthful audience by copying the younger generations. This ‘trend hopping” has gotten out of hand.
If Christopher Lee can do a heavy metal as an “older artist”, Shatner can do one too.
That is true. Plus, Christopher Lee is a God. Don’t be disrespecting Captain James T. Kirk like that.
I think a ninety-five year old has earned the right to do what the feck he wants to do without asking anyone’s permission.
True. But I don’t want to see that. I’ve heard his version of Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.
Is attendance compulsory?
No, thank Christ.
Has Been was a much better album than it had a right to be. No reason he can’t make another great album.
Agree with previous comment. Bill has earned the right to do whatever the fuck he wants.
Yes…people don’t have to listen…