"Bands Reunited" Tour

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We would like to begin this petition by thanking and congratulating VH1 for creating and airing the wonderful new series Bands Reunited. It is a truly brilliant idea. It is a strong concept for reality show, and in that regard succeeds in creating drama around the search for scattered and estranged band members, and exposing and presenting the personal/human dynamics of reuniting old friends/band-mates. The fact that some of our favorite bands of times past are featured is the added bonus, and it has been wonderful seeing them together on stage again.

The focus of this petition, however, deals with the performance aspect of the show. While many of us out here in TV Land have become instant fans of the series, some are VERY disappointed with the way in which the performances are presented. Each episode, we see a small live crowd of VERY fortunate people cheering, dancing, and screaming as they enjoy a full live set by the band. At home, all we get to see is a heavily edited, commentary filled preview-like teaser of the bands performance. The strong emphasis on the searching out and reuniting of the members is as interesting as it is heartwarming, and should absolutely be part of the show, but ultimately overshadows and undermines the shows goal of the one-time, one-night-only performance. For us out here who are long-time devoted fans of these groups, this fast-food presentation of these reunion performances simply will not do.

Because VH1 has undertaken the task of creating this series, we request that the next step be taken. We are requesting that VH1 afford the rest of us who were not fortunate enough to be present for these full performances the opportunity to see these bands live, and sponsor a one-time North American Bands Reunited multi-bill major-city tour, featuring bands from the series (particularly "Berlin" and "A Flock of Seagulls"). Each group could perform a small set of hit songs, with a rotating headliner, lessening the demands on each band.

It is understood that many members of these reunions have very different lives now, and we wish to respect that above all. It does seem, however, that a limited tour could be arranged and carried out in a relatively short amount of time, thus hopefully not significantly disrupting personal lives. It is clear from many of the band members reactions that they would jump at the chance to do such a tour, if they knew that the demand and the opportunity were present.

If you question the demand, look at your own websites message boards. The demand is there. Fellow 80s band Duran Duran has just carried out a phenomenal tour, selling out nearly every show in every city and country in which they performed. There is a growing resurgence for music of that era, and we are confident that such a tour would be an enormous success (the original lineups would ensure it). We can provide the demand, but it is up to you to provide the opportunity.

We simply cannot express how much we would like to see these groups live, and be able to share the extraordinary experience of personally seeing them perform on stage again. Should this request bear fruit, we ask that this sentiment be expressed to each member of each band when they are approached. We want them to know that we love them and want to see them play the great music that we all love so much. We treasure their art, and we feel it is as relevant and important today as it was 20 years agoperhaps even more so. To share it with them again, if for only one more tour, would be a remarkable experience for both performers and audience. We need VH1 to act in order to make this happen. Please give serious consideration to this request.


Additionally, we would like to include some suggestions regarding the Bands Reunited series, in reference to the above complaint. Whether or not a tour is undertaken, we would like to see:

1. More of each bands performance, unedited and uninterrupted. This includes the overdubbed commentary. We want to hear what the band members have to say, but not during the performances (how about in between the songs?). If this requires a longer show, so be it.

2. If the show cannot be adapted to accommodate more of the performances, we would like to see VH1 air the full, unedited performance of each band in its entirety, once the series has concluded.

3. If the airing of full performances is not possible, we suggest that a Bands Reunited DVD featuring the full, unedited performances of each band be produced (a great idea, regardless).


Thank you for your time, for the Bands Reunited series, and for listening to your viewers.

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  • Charles McMickle
    • City (nearest major)
    • Atlanta
    • Comments
    • I want to see this tour happen!! Just make sure it comes to Atlanta, and include "Berlin" and the "Flock" @ all cost!!
  • Doug Butler
    • City (nearest major)
    • New York
  • MISSING PERSONS
  • Rachel Kirkland
    • City (nearest major)
    • Washington, D.C.
    • Comments
    • Please reunited Berlin for a short national tour!
  • Lily C
    • City (nearest major)
    • Houston
    • Comments
    • I Love Berlin and would really love to see the original band play again!! The reunion show was great!!!
  • Marvin Lambright
    • City (nearest major)
    • Phoenix
    • Comments
    • This would be so cool! Move over Ozzy Fest, it's time for Retro Fest!
  • Phil Newton
    • City (nearest major)
    • Bloomington, IN
  • Raymond Alvarez
    • City (nearest major)
    • New York
  • Jon Davis
    • City (nearest major)
    • St. Louis
  • J Walden
    • City (nearest major)
    • Pensacola, FL
  • Scott Spencer
    • City (nearest major)
    • New York
  • Andrea L. Steck
    • City (nearest major)
    • Cincinnati
    • Comments
    • I'd love to see the bands with all the original members rather than the tours of later years composed of only one or two original members. Power up the synths, guys, and let's rock!
  • Janna Bargas
    • City (nearest major)
    • Reno, NV
    • Comments
    • Would love to see Berlin for sure
  • Christine F. Houser
    • City (nearest major)
    • San Francisco, CA
  • Cheryl Johnson
    • City (nearest major)
    • Saint Albans
    • Comments
    • Loves and misses the 80's bands/ music would love to see them come back together in the now for all true fans to love and charish .... Just like old time miss the weekend concerts Would love to see and be a part of an 80's concert tour .... my dream to see them all back on tour how wonderful it would be. Hugsss to all you 80's bands and fans Maybe our wish will be granted... : )
  • dave m
    • City (nearest major)
    • london
    • Comments
    • Ca'mon and do it!
  • Tamara Zubatuk
    • City (nearest major)
    • Tampa
  • glenn bautista
    • City (nearest major)
    • sacramento
  • Eric
  • Jack Essaf
    • City (nearest major)
    • Philadelphia
    • Comments
    • VH1 has a genius in their presence.
  • Isabelle Savard
    • City (nearest major)
    • Montreal, Canada
    • Comments
    • I wish that VH1 would air all the other things we were not able to see. 80's rules !!!
  • Terril Koens
    • City (nearest major)
    • Phoenix
  • Marco Vergara
    • City (nearest major)
    • Orlando Florida
  • Ramsйs Casalduc
    • City (nearest major)
    • San Juan
  • Gary
    • City (nearest major)
    • Houston
    • Comments
    • I would like to see more of the Berlin portion of the show and also see them live in concert.
  • Allan
    • City (nearest major)
    • Houston
    • Comments
    • I loved the program especially getting to see Berlin and Flock of Seagulls. I would love to see and mini tours of these two groups with the original members
  • Mark Baker
    • City (nearest major)
    • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Trishia Smale
    • City (nearest major)
    • Philadelphia or Raliegh
  • Lisa Stanley
    • City (nearest major)
    • Detroit
    • Comments
    • c'mon, let's get these great bands in one venue!!
  • Jennifer
    • City (nearest major)
    • Los Angeles
  • James Allen Walker
    • City (nearest major)
    • Minneapolis
    • Comments
    • Please get one together for us we miss the music
  • JOHN GRAHAM
    • City (nearest major)
    • indianapolis, indiana
  • Brady Castleberry
    • City (nearest major)
    • Memphis, TN
    • Comments
    • Would love to see the orgional Berlin, Romeo Void, and Flock of Seagulls playing live!!!
  • marissa bishop
    • City (nearest major)
    • New York
  • David Griffith
    • City (nearest major)
    • Washington
    • Comments
    • Bring back the 80's
  • Terry Thompson
  • Clark Denman
    • City (nearest major)
    • London
    • Comments
    • Get the Seagulls back together!
  • Threnody
    • Comments
    • We get two songs? Give us the ENTIRE AFOS set!
  • Stephen Gore
    • City (nearest major)
    • charlotte, NC
  • David Herber
    • City (nearest major)
    • Miami
    • Comments
    • This has GOT to happen, AFOS were one of the 80's seminal new wave bands.
  • Jennifer Mrozek
    • City (nearest major)
    • Detroit
  • Timothy Crenshaw
    • City (nearest major)
    • Portland, Oregon
    • Comments
    • Will I ever understand you?
  • George
    • City (nearest major)
    • Fort Myers
  • Andrew
    • City (nearest major)
    • Phoenix, Arizona
    • Comments
    • Would like to see the complete performance of the original bands without the interruptions and cut-aways.
  • Katie
    • City (nearest major)
    • Carlisle
    • Comments
    • I have much respect for the "new Berlin" but ultimately the original has a greater vibe and it would be great to see them on tour. A DVD is also an excellent idea!!
  • Mike Gould
    • City (nearest major)
    • Spokane
  • Tomm Roland
    • City (nearest major)
    • Omaha, NE
  • Jerry Delgado
    • City (nearest major)
    • Scottsdale
  • LM Stewart
    • City (nearest major)
    • Los Angeles
    • Comments
    • It would be a dream come true...I haven't seen Berlin since Mariott's Great America back in 1982...
  • D H
    • City (nearest major)
    • LA