You won’t believe how much Rush tickets are selling for! Chris Akin reveals a screenshot showing front-row “Russ” (Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson) tickets priced at a mind-blowing $25,810 on Ticketmaster. The hosts erupt in disbelief, dissecting Ticketmaster’s tiered pricing model and discussing how this pricing is “killing the entire business.” Find out why spending a year’s mortgage on a single concert ticket is a total joke, and what this means for all major tours!#Rush #GeddyLee #AlexLifeson #Ticketmaster #ConcertTickets #TicketPrices #MusicNews #NeilPeart #RockTour #ConcertCost #Ripoff #MusicIndustryNews #Rush50 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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The Truth About Rock Star Money
How do multi-millionaire rock stars end up with no money?! Following the news of Ace Frehley’s shocking net worth, Chris Akin and his co-host discuss the age-old problem of successful musicians squandering their fortunes. They bring up George Lynch as another example and speculate that the very qualities that make some great musicians also make them “horrible human beings” or financially irresponsible. Hear the candid and uncompromising take on rock star excess and poor choices.#RockStarMoney #AceFrehley #GeorgeLynch #FinancialLiteracy #MusicianLife #MusicIndustry #CelebrityFinance #FinancialFail #RockAndRoll #ClassicMetalShow #MoneyTalks #GeorgeLynch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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Ace Frehley's Shocking $1M Net Worth
Wait, what?! Ace Frehley’s net worth was reportedly just $1 million at the time of his death, despite being a founding member of KISS and participating in a massive reunion tour. Dive into the shocking details behind the original KISS guitarist’s financial struggles, including walking away from a $15 million contract, issues with the IRS that prevented him from touring, and a home foreclosure. Don’t miss this candid discussion on a rock legend’s difficult final years.#AceFrehley #KISS #NetWorth #RockStarMoney #GeneSimmons #PaulStanley #RockAndRoll #MusicBusiness #IRS #GuitarLegend #AceFrehleyTribute #Shocking This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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R.I.P. Ace Frehley! $25k for Rush Tickets?! Outrageous Concert Prices
On this episode, we’re diving deep into some major classic metal headlines, starting with Kelly Hansen leaving Foreigner after two decades, being replaced by Luis Maldonado, and original singer Lou Gramm giving the new guy his blessing. We also discuss the passing of KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, whose reported net worth of $1 million—despite earning an estimated $50 million in his career—sparked a fascinating conversation about rock star finances, foreclosures, and IRS problems. Finally, the show breaks down the ridiculous ticket prices for the Rush 50th Anniversary tour, with front-row seats retailing for a jaw-dropping $25,810, and we weigh in on the ‘two-thirds Rush’ lineup continuing without Neil Peart.Get commercial-free versions of our episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms.We highly recommend our Locals page: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com You can also find us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/premium and Substack: SPONSOR: CMS Logo Desk Mat - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-desk-matGet all your favorite CMS Merchandise from our online store: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/BUY CHRIS AKIN’S BEST BOOKS HERE:Call Me Chris by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... By Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqNOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.#Rush #Foreigner #AceFrehley #KISS #Ticketmaster #ConcertTickets #ClassicMetalShow #MetalNews #HardRock #RockStarLife This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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CRICKETS After Comedian Shout-Out
Watch what happens when a celebrity shout-out goes painfully wrong! Chris Akin recounts the awkward moment when comedian Jim Florentine introduced “Cleveland celebrities” Chris Akin and Seth Williams to the crowd at a local comedy club. The result? Total silence... save for one single, obligatory clap. It was so brutal that Florentine himself cracked a joke about it!#JimFlorentine #ComedyClub #ShoutOutFail #ComedianLife #AwkwardMoments #ComedyShow #ClevelandComedy #SethWilliams #ChrisAkin #Embarrassing #FunnyStop #LiveComedy #Crickets This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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