Sunday, February 28, 2010

The Supervillain


DOOM. The supervillain.

So, why did I draw DOOM? A couple reasons... one, I did a picture of him years back but based in on Dr. Doom (his namesake and visual reference point, especially on the first album cover). Second, I saw him this week.

After hearing a couple years back that he couldn't make it into the country I was pumped to hear he was coming - and bring Mos Def.

Then Mos Def dropped off the bill the day before (without explanation). REMG (the promoter) promised they'd ID DOOM (he'd sent performers in his place in the past to lip synch) - so I figured I'd go anyways.

Suffice to say - worst. Concert. Experience. Ever.

Technical difficulties. Delayed starts. Unapologetic promoter. Unapologetic performer. I've probably seen over 300 shows in my life - and this was hands down the worst run show I've ever seen.

So I drew DOOM... exorcising some demons, I suspect. And dropping him in his weird orange hoodie and hat he showed up wearing on stage. A weird night - and one I won't be repeating - even if he decides to make another rare trip north of the 49th.