08/18/07 Cincinnati, OH - King's Island

weirdalgurl · Post by **weirdalgurl** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:49 pm

Hey mike how did you get picked to be a stormtrooper,it must have been awesome with you being a Al fan for so long.you guys did a great job and seemed to have a great time. Thanks for the video and pic.

Mike F · Post by **Mike F** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:57 pm

I'm a member of the 501st Legion, Ohio Garrison. It's a group of folks with realistic Star Wars costumes of the Empire and other bad guys. We found out that Al was coming to Southwest Ohio, so one of our command staff members contacted Kings Island to find out if he could use us during his Star Wars songs. Al had used troopers in another concert (I forget which one) and that's how we got the idea of contacting Al or Kings Island.

Once they gave the okay, the Ohio Garrison posted a request on its forum for up to 10 troopers but no more. I was lucky to be one of the first ten to sign-up.

Caroleg · Post by **Caroleg** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:00 pm

Accordion Mom @ Aug 20 2007, 04:32 PM wrote: Um....and don't try to find the bus before the show.....The security guards there are Cracker-Jack, right Diva & Carole?

I swear that guard came out of no where!

If only we were 90 seconds later.

Post by **kaffy©** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:07 am

Waves to Mike F

Thanks for the Video, I have some footage as well and may post it. haven't decided yet..

Anyhow, Darth Vader was freaking TALL!! he towered over everyone! lol

This was my first experience with the Troopers, very cool addition to the song. Fun to watch you guys

(And great costumes too)

Accordion Mom · Post by **Accordion Mom** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:29 am

I agree! It was such a hoot! I wish my son had seen it!

Post by **DrSteggy** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:36 am

Mike F @ Aug 20 2007, 11:42 AM wrote: Here's a group shot of all of us, with Al wearing Vader's helmet and holding his lightsaber:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/ ... CF2345.jpg

WAY toooo frikkin coooool!

I am glad you guys had fun. I love that they are doing this all over the place!

Jackie

Weird Alchemy · Post by **Weird Alchemy** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:34 am

hey all, Yeah, I'm a newb here. I was at this concert. It was awesome. It was my first Al concert, and I went with my cousin (weirdalison). It will probably be the coolest thing to happen to me for many years to come. I think my favorite part was "I'm in love with the skipper".

bkirby99 · Post by **bkirby99** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 2:19 am

Mike F @ Aug 20 2007, 05:42 PM wrote: I've been an Al fan since the very beginning (yeah, I'm kinda old!). It was a huge thrill to be on stage with him. I'll never forget it!

Thanks for sharing that video! You know, from my vantage point, I didn't really notice that the dude on the end was so short. Maybe I was just paying more attention to Al and the band. Anyway, having been a fan since the beginning, I can only imagine what a thrill it would be to be on the stage with him. That's awesome!

Accordion Mom · Post by **Accordion Mom** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 2:26 am

Yes - from my seat it was hard to tell he was there!

But boy, oh, boy, did he get great coverage on utube!

Nickel · Post by **Nickel** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:08 am

Hello all!!!

Hello Mike F!!!!

I was with Mike!!! I was the stormtrooper next to Vader on the right. I was actually out looking for additional footage. If anyone has any, that would be sweet. It was amazing to be in the show... something I'll always remember. I grew up listening to Al, and it was a treat to be a part of his history.

This looks like a pretty cool forum and group.