Photo By Spc. Christopher Grammer | Jessica Simpson sings on stage during Operation MySpace March 10 at Camp Buehring,...... read more read more
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By Pfc. Christopher Grammer
50th Public Affairs Detachment
KUWAIT - The show included performances by Disturbed, The Pussycat Dolls, Filter, DJ Z-Trip as well as Carlos Mencia and Metal Sanaz as the Masters of Ceremony.
"It took us about five months to set up," said Tom Anderson, president of myspace.com. "It's the biggest thing we've ever done."
The entertainers arrived two days before the concert to meet with troops and tour the post.
The members of the band Disturbed and Carlos Mencia toured the training village at Camp Buehring and experienced the capabilities of the training facilities for deployed troops first hand.
Following the tour the entertainers attended an autograph signing at the post exchange were troops lined up to meet the entertainers.
The purpose of the concert was to bring a little bit of home to the troops, boost morale and show the troops that America supports them, said Anderson.
"Seeing the celebrities out here showing that they do support us has lifted my spirits," said Spc. Kayla Guffin, a radar repair technician with 76th Brigade Combat Team. "I've been looking forward to this since I heard about it."
Troops deployed to Kuwait or awaiting deployment north to Iraq got to relax and take their minds off the stresses of deployed life during the more than five hour show that took a crew of more than 80 personnel to set up.
It's an honor to play for the troops and it's an honor to be here," said Richard Patrick, the vocalist for the band Filter.
Prior to the start of the concert, myspace.com personality Metal Sanaz interviewed servicemembers in the crowd to get their views on the upcoming show.
Comedian Carlos Mencia, the master of ceremonies started out the show by introducing DJ Z-Trip who plays more than 100 shows a year many of which are sold out. His eclectic tastes and non-conventional style draws a large fan base.
Following up after Z-Trip was the metal band Disturbed who played many of their hits including "Down with the Sickness," "Stupify" and "Liberate."
The Pussycat Dolls performed many of their hit songs for the troops and shared their support for the service members who are deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Adding to the mostly metal line-up was the band Filter who have been around since 1993. Sgt. Frank Cavanagh, the original bassist for the band was able to rejoin them and perform the song "Hey, Man, Nice Shot." Cavanagh will be deploying to Iraq in April for his first tour.
Topping off the motley line-up was a performance by Jessica Simpson. Simpson sang for the crowd despite health issues just prior to the concert.
Twice as many service members showed up for the concert as originally expected.
| Date Taken: | 03.10.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 03.14.2008 02:30 |
| Story ID: | 17352 |
| Location: | KW |
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