Can anyone explain the presence of the big black security guards at every show? Is this something they've always had or is it Pete's bodyguard or something? I just think it's pretty lame seeing a big dude just standing there throughout their set.

Interesting. I'm used to seeing security that the venue provides but not that the band provides. I can see it being necessary at shows with no barricades though.

There's a toolbag in the other recent FOB thread that's selling a ticket for $750. He tried to tell me he got his tickets for hundreds of dollars so its perfectly ok if he sells them for hundreds.