The Great Fans of The Suburbs: Keith Morioka July 11 2013, 3 Comments
Keith Morioka has been an avid Suburbs follower since he first heard the song Love is the Law at a YMCA dance when he was 16. His passion for the band has taken him from Hugo, Minnesota, where he first witnessed the electric atmosphere of a Suburbs concert, to Costa Mesa, California, where Keith found an official cassette of Love is the Law after long searching for one. “I felt like I found the Holy Grail that day.”
It is the extraordinary connection between the band and the fans that has made The Suburbs a staple in the hearts of so many music lovers, young and old. Keith proudly states, “The fans are passionate about the band and the band is passionate about the fans.” One of Keith’s favorite memories was when he attended the sold-out 1993 reunion show. Beej was stringing the guitar to its maximum decibel level before turning around on the edge of the stage and falling back into the crowd. “We sent Beej crowd-surfing. That’s the way The Suburbs do things."
Even through the twenty-seven year absence of a Suburbs album, Keith has carried hundreds of conversations with fellow Suburbs supporters, trying to one-up his friends on the best concerts and stories each individual shared with the 80s rock powerhouse. Heck, before his wedding the 1984 tune Love is the Law was played.
When the news appeared on his Facebook feed that The Suburbs were preparing to release a new album, the thrill and emotion that ran through Keith’s blood could not be described. He immediately contributed to the Kickstarter campaign and started to encourage his friends to do the same. “I so want this album to happen. Let’s get this thing done!”
Well Keith, it’s time to loosen up those vocal cords and lace up your party shoes because the party rocks on!
Keith with his collection of The Suburbs albums
Ticket Stubs from various Suburbs concerts
A collage of The Suburbs
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Comments
chan poling on
David,
Dreamhog was an actual thing, depicted on the cover, a mascot of sorts we carried with us (i.e. “chicken”, another story). It was a blue pig that wore a laurel of pink flowers who stood by your bed while you slept and “hogged” your dreams.
Sincerely,
Chan
David Shermanq on
Hey Chan,
I’ve always wondered, what is the meaning behind “Dreamhog”. Why did you name your album Dreamhog?
Rob Ligocki on
I too share this passion for the Suburbs. We have a small but loyal fan base here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was incredible experiencing them live again last month, the first time in 28 years. What made it a truly amazing evening was how open everyone in the band was to come sign the concert poster that I collected from the bands previous show 28 years ago. The way each of the band members took time to have a conversation with me and show their true appreciation toward my passion as a lifelong fan, was priceless. Chan even announced his gratitude toward me from the stage that night. It was an amazing, unforgettable experience. The Suburbs are, and have always been, the greatest.