Comments on: Catchin’ a Ride with Rock Royalty http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/ Follow FOX News reporters and producers around the globe to get raw, behind-the-scenes access to the stories making headlines. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:59:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: tim short http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-114 tim short Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:15:58 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-114 Hey Laura, I know you need some artwork for your office in NYC. Send me an e-mail with your choice and in the mail it will go. I bet you I can send you alot of "back in the day" rock and roll pix also. Keep up your fine job at FNC. AND we are all proud of you and all your great work. You know me and the now grown-up rocking teens. Maybe you can get me a tour if I ever make it to east coast. Be good and sent with care, timmy (My name is link to your choice of artwork) Hey Laura, I know you need some artwork for your office in NYC. Send me an e-mail with your choice and in the mail it will go. I bet you I can send you alot of “back in the day” rock and roll pix also.
Keep up your fine job at FNC. AND we are all proud of you and all your great work. You know me
and the now grown-up rocking teens. Maybe you can get me a tour if I ever make it to east coast.
Be good and sent with care, timmy (My name is link to your choice of artwork)

]]> By: Gary http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-56 Gary Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:49:19 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-56 Just like many posters here before me, I was listening to Maiden waaaaaay back when. I can see that the dream so many of us had back then has come true,,,that the bands we loved that had REAL talent (Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth) are still going strong. Goodness, old farts and still touring, their own 757, AND an amazing looking woman like Laura tagging along for the ride...Now THAT is rock n' roll success!! Just like many posters here before me, I was listening to Maiden waaaaaay back when. I can see that the dream so many of us had back then has come true,,,that the bands we loved that had REAL talent (Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth) are still going strong. Goodness, old farts and still touring, their own 757, AND an amazing looking woman like Laura tagging along for the ride…Now THAT is rock n’ roll success!!

]]> By: DAVID SEFFER http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-55 DAVID SEFFER Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:15:20 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-55 We met Niko McBrain in Ft. Lauderdale a few years ago, in a music studio, where Niko was laying down some tracks with Danny Schmidt from Anthrax. My wife comes from the same area in the UK, and Niko shared his bar of chocolate with my 6 year old daughter. A real gentleman, he may remember my son Ben, a guitarist (visually handicapped), who also plays steel drum, and specializes in reggae-rock. Say Hello from Dave & Sharron & kids in the Turks & caicos Islands! We met Niko McBrain in Ft. Lauderdale a few years ago, in a music studio, where Niko was laying down some tracks with Danny Schmidt from Anthrax.

My wife comes from the same area in the UK, and Niko shared his bar of chocolate with my 6 year old daughter.

A real gentleman, he may remember my son Ben, a guitarist (visually handicapped), who also plays steel drum, and specializes in reggae-rock.

Say Hello from Dave & Sharron & kids in the Turks & caicos Islands!

]]> By: Abigail http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-54 Abigail Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:30:36 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-54 Well, it certainly looks like a 757-200 to me...not a 777. Either way, it's pretty freakin' cool. Well, it certainly looks like a 757-200 to me…not a 777. Either way, it’s pretty freakin’ cool.

]]> By: Salvatore http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-52 Salvatore Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:11:56 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-52 Hi Laura, I just want to say that your a beautiful woman, and you are doing a great job, keep up the good work. Sal Hi Laura,
I just want to say that your a beautiful woman, and you are doing a great job,
keep up the good work.
Sal

]]> By: Eddie Maiden http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-50 Eddie Maiden Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:30:18 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-50 I remember buying my 1st Maiden cassette tape because the cover was so cool. Who knew I'd like the music too! Like Cliff B above I'm 35 and started listening at about 5th grade. Glad to see they're still rockin'. They really are Long Distance Runners. I remember buying my 1st Maiden cassette tape because the cover was so cool.

Who knew I’d like the music too!

Like Cliff B above I’m 35 and started listening at about 5th grade.

Glad to see they’re still rockin’.

They really are Long Distance Runners.

]]> By: John Silber http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-49 John Silber Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:05:04 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-49 Laura, I envy you and Ian, I got the scoop from him on how much of a good time you guys had doing this story. As an 80's child, I can imagine how cool that must have been, especially to get onstage and sing. Lucky you. Great story, John Laura,

I envy you and Ian, I got the scoop from him on how much of a good time you guys had doing this story. As an 80’s child, I can imagine how cool that must have been, especially to get onstage and sing. Lucky you. Great story,

John

]]> By: Cheryl http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-48 Cheryl Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:59:18 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-48 I used to listen to and go to Iron Maiden concerts in my younger days. I am amazed at how well Bruce Dickinson cleans up. What a difference from the old image. My 15 year old son plays bass and loves to listen to Iron Maiden as well. He is also aspiring to become a pilot. He would like to attend Embry-Riddle when he graduates high school. I hope seeing Bruce like this will give him some inspiration. Great job Bruce! I used to listen to and go to Iron Maiden concerts in my younger days. I am amazed at how well Bruce Dickinson cleans up. What a difference from the old image. My 15 year old son plays bass and loves to listen to Iron Maiden as well. He is also aspiring to become a pilot. He would like to attend Embry-Riddle
when he graduates high school. I hope seeing Bruce like this will give him some inspiration. Great job Bruce!

]]> By: mel http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-47 mel Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:45:37 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-47 Bruce is an amazing person. Aside from flying the band around, he also flies charter flights -- such as for international sporting events. And during the mess in Lebanon in 2006, Bruce also helped evacuate Brits from Cyprus. Now that's a trooper! Bruce is an amazing person. Aside from flying the band around, he also flies charter flights — such as for international sporting events. And during the mess in Lebanon in 2006, Bruce also helped evacuate Brits from Cyprus. Now that’s a trooper!

]]> By: MaryAnn http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-46 MaryAnn Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:36:06 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-46 Laura, I forwarded your Iron Maiden pictures & report to my avid Iron Maiden friend in Denmark. He was delighted and posted it on the Maidendenmark fan club site! Laura,
I forwarded your Iron Maiden pictures & report to my avid Iron Maiden friend in Denmark. He was delighted and posted it on the Maidendenmark fan club site!

]]> By: tony tomon http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-45 tony tomon Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:23:02 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-45 laura, great picture of you and bruce in the cockpit. especially you. loved your segment friday night. love maiden, never figured you for a metal head. great work TT laura,

great picture of you and bruce in the cockpit. especially you. loved your segment friday night. love maiden, never figured you for a metal head. great work TT

]]> By: john_sandiego http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-44 john_sandiego Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:09:33 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-44 Lucky you... looks like you handled the trip and Bruce's flying like a real "Trooper"...... ;-) Of all the '80's metal bands and their members I've seen resurrected lately I must say Bruce looks like he has aged the least. Lucky you… looks like you handled the trip and Bruce’s flying like a real “Trooper”…… ;-)
Of all the ’80’s metal bands and their members I’ve seen resurrected lately I must say Bruce looks like he has aged the least.

]]> By: JayCeezy http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-43 JayCeezy Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:53:22 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-43 Laura, we know you are a rocker from your DJ days in Sacramento. Always enjoyed your KFI work, and very happy for your success on television~! What a great time you are having with IM, great blog entry and pix~! Rock on, Laura!~!~! \m/ \m/ (Maybe you will cover Rocklahoma for us? Please?) Laura, we know you are a rocker from your DJ days in Sacramento. Always enjoyed your KFI work, and very happy for your success on television~! What a great time you are having with IM, great blog entry and pix~! Rock on, Laura!~!~! \m/ \m/

(Maybe you will cover Rocklahoma for us? Please?)

]]> By: Cliff B http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-42 Cliff B Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:37:17 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-42 I just turned 35 and I was listening to Maiden when I was 11 years old. Not so much now-a-days. It is nice to see that they are still at it, and I'm impressed by Bruce's range of abilities. You can never stereotype someone. I'd bet flying a plane is not the only skill he has learned besides singing over the years. I just turned 35 and I was listening to Maiden when I was 11 years old. Not so much now-a-days. It is nice to see that they are still at it, and I’m impressed by Bruce’s range of abilities. You can never stereotype someone. I’d bet flying a plane is not the only skill he has learned besides singing over the years.

]]> By: kevin http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-41 kevin Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:46:49 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-41 You have one of the coolest jobs on the planet. Keep us posted & say Hi to Eddie for me. You have one of the coolest jobs on the planet. Keep us posted & say Hi to Eddie for me.

]]> By: Chris http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-39 Chris Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:07:04 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-39 Boy, if Bono knew how to fly a 777 I think I'd just about faint. I don't know nearly as much about Iron Maiden as I do U2, but I know my aircraft. And it's pretty impressive when entertainment stars like Bruce (or Travolta with his Boeing 707) show a side of them that you'd never figure they'd have. I hope I can catch Laura's report; I'm a faithful Fox News watcher, but haven't seen her piece. Hopefully I'll be able to stream it off the Fox web site. Boy, if Bono knew how to fly a 777 I think I’d just about faint.

I don’t know nearly as much about Iron Maiden as I do U2, but I know my aircraft. And it’s pretty impressive when entertainment stars like Bruce (or Travolta with his Boeing 707) show a side of them that you’d never figure they’d have. I hope I can catch Laura’s report; I’m a faithful Fox News watcher, but haven’t seen her piece. Hopefully I’ll be able to stream it off the Fox web site.

]]> By: timmy shorty http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-38 timmy shorty Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:13:57 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-38 Hey Laura, This is Tim S. from your old town. (Sacramento). Looks like you are having more fun in NYC than back here on the left coast. Kinda reminds you of the good ole rock and roll days huh? Great to see you doing so well. Drop me a line if you ever have time. I am sure to see you soon on FNC. Keep up the good work young lady. With care, timmy Hey Laura,
This is Tim S. from your old town. (Sacramento). Looks like you are having more fun in NYC than back
here on the left coast. Kinda reminds you of the good ole rock and roll days huh? Great to see you doing so well. Drop me a line if you ever have time. I am sure to see you soon on FNC. Keep up the good work young lady.
With care, timmy

]]> By: John Carpetta http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03/14/catchin-a-ride-with-rock-royalty/#comment-36 John Carpetta Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:15:41 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-36 Fencer/airplane pilot/rockstar? Man, the guy is amazing! It's great to see Iron Maiden still getting mainstream coverage. There is something satisfying about seeing my teen heroes regarded as respected veteran rockers. They've certainly earned it. Fencer/airplane pilot/rockstar? Man, the guy is amazing! It’s great to see Iron Maiden still getting mainstream coverage. There is something satisfying about seeing my teen heroes regarded as respected veteran rockers. They’ve certainly earned it.

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