DJ Ashba Gets Smacked

So DJ Asjhba was sucking on an e-cig during a concert in Las Vegas, which ticked off the guy next to him (it would have made me mad, too). So naturally the two men get into it... there's a scuffle and I'm pretty sure Ashba got smacked. Of course someone filmed the brouhaha and the clip made TMZ. The whole mess ended up with cops escorting everyone involved out of the Planet Hollywood venue. Ashba was deemed the victim in the matter. No jail time or fines for him! I presume he went back to vaping. TGIF ya'll.

Comments

[Him]

Ah yes, vaping. Ah yes, Daren Jay Ashba.

You take two vague approximations of things that are dangerous and destructive, mix them together, and you get this.

And I just bet mini-Slash was vaping a flavored liquid. Perhaps "Mr. Brownstone" Nutmeg or "Rocket Queen" Raspberry.

You know where you are? You're on the playground, baby . . . and your gonna' cry!

[Him]

. . . "you're," that is!

[fletch]

^^^that's funny, Him! Didn't know you had it in you (well, perhaps I did). Are you sure you're not Mb? Because, I swear, your post sounds exactly like something she would write.

[Dj]

I love Dj Ashba. But vaping and smoking is a matter of respect, don't do it in front of people if they don't like it..on another note, I hate TMZ.

[Kenny Ozz]

You cant vape in a venue. Its common sense. I love DJ, but he was absolutely in the wrong here.

[Metalboy!]

Haha, HIM!... Yeah, I'm willing to bet Mini-Slash (BTW, isn't Ashba's top hat a bit shorter, as well?) is into vaping a bit of the liquid word that rhymes with "Slash".

And who could blame him, really, with such an easy gig he's got. Might as well get completely buzzed out on your night off (or any night, really).

You guys are right, though... Someone who owes everything to the fans also owes them respect. Especially, smoke or vape or any of that sh*t when you're among the hoi polloi.

[Him]

Metalboy! thought I was Fletch; Fletch thinks I am Metalboy! What a topsy-turvy world. All I can say is: calling either of them "Him" is disrespectful . . . to them, not to me!

Your rhymed suggestion made me laugh, Metalboy! Besides, one needs inspiration when designing their own clothing line: http://www.ashbaclothing.com/.

Won't weigh in on the pros or cons of vaping (not my place). But Dj and Kenny are right: decorum dictates you take it to a designated spot.

[JackT.Ripper]

Its VAPOR people NOT smoke! STOP already! Ripper would rather choke out some of these rude inconsiderate DOINKS that film the whole show. My view of the show shouldnt be through your phone for gods sake!!!! Ill accept some cherry air near Rippers beautiful face before that . Take your damn pic and put it down before Ripper squashes you like a bug!

[Metalboy!]

DJ ASSba!

[Him]

Good point, Ripper. I, too, can't handle the fact that so many people experience concerts nowadays once removed via that idiot box (remember when that was a TV?) in their hands. If I wanted to watch a sea of arms, I'd go to a tent revival.

But the issue of what people feel entitled to do and what they should do is one that is as old as time.

Same for vaping. Far less noxious/toxic than smoke (at least as far as the recent research suggests). But still not enjoyed by everyone. Then again, I remember the old days when sneaking a smoke (the toxic kind) was a rite of passage. So am I the old guy now? Probably. But Ashba's the old guy too (well, he is 42), done up like a young guy.

[JackT.Ripper]

Ripper has never been a smoker, and doesnt vape either. Seems to me not being allowed to vape is crazy! Its water with a scent! Plenty of hoochie mammas at shows perfume is more offensive then Minty vapor. Ripper calls foul on some of these plus size woman squeezing into outfits they wore in H. S. Dress your age for gods sake! Ripper's eyes are offended by this gross display. Put your cameras down cover your flab and vape on!!!!!!

[Metalboy!]

There's this couple that go on The Monsters of Rock Cruise every year who are always right down front and center for practically every show but wind up watching them through the lens of their cameras, never taking it in first hand....

Take a few shots, then look down to check the tiny digital displays on the back of their cameras. They don't even realize they're missing the true experience of taking in a show. They're taking pictures instead of taking it in.

I did catch the female half of this duo stopping, though just got a minute, just staring at awe at the man who was center stage... None other than Jake E. Lee shredding a huge solo. But once his solo concluded, she went right back to snapping away, oblivious to the fact that, for that one moment, she was really experiencing the show instead of just documenting it.

In between songs, since she was right next to me, I actually told her I was glad she stopped taking pictures for a moment so she could truly enjoy the show. She just laughed as if she didn't understand (and I don't think she did) and just kept snapping away.

So all of you chronic amateur photographers, videographers and overtexters going to these shows, to you I say, "Go ahead, miss your life!"

[Metalboy!]

Oh, and same goes for chronic vapaholics, too, of course.

p.s. "... Ashba's the old guy too.(well, he is 42), done up like a young guy." Hahaha!!! Priceless, as usual, HIM!!!