VANILLA ICE IN CONCERT:
From his days as one of the world's most famous rappers to his reemergence as a genre-spanning rocker, Vanilla Ice has remained a consummate showman. The iconic flattop haircut and American flag warm-up suit of his "Ice Ice Baby" period may be gone, but the fire and energy that made him famous still abound at his electrifying live shows where he takes the stage alongside an inflatable grim reaper and launches buckets of confetti into the audience. The addition of a live drummer ensures that Ice's beat-heavy sound is bigger than ever on his must-see tours, where he treats ticket buyers to his hip-hop classics as well as recent fan favorites like "Turn It Up".
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Dallas-born Vanilla Ice, a.k.a. Robert Matthew Van Winkle, grew up influenced by hip-hop culture, taking up breakdancing in his teens and battle rapping at parties a few years later. In the late '80s he began performing regularly with his DJ and crew at a Dallas night club called City Lights, where he warmed up the stage for a variety of high-profile acts including N.W.A., Public Enemy, and MC Hammer. Ice made his recording debut in 1990 with "Ice Ice Baby", the lead single from his first album To the Extreme. The song was an international phenomenon, skyrocketing to No. 1 on charts around the world and establishing him as the first rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100. Several more hit singles followed including "Play That Funky Music" and "Cool as Ice (Everybody Get Loose)", but by the mid-'90s his star waned as he struggled with addiction and a grueling tour schedule. He returned to the spotlight in 1998 with the nu metal album Hard to Swallow, and has since dabbled in genres as far-ranging as country and techno on albums like 2001's Bi-Polar and 2011's W.T.F. (Wisdom, Tenacity, and Focus). Ice continues to entertain with his diverse sound and inimitable showmanship on his unforgettable tours.
I had the best concert experience ever attending Vanilla Ice Concert in Cerritos last year. Was my first time to go to a concert by myself, and wow!!!! we were dancing and grooving the whole night! and I am a very shy introverted person, I went wild with the crowd, lol! I will be watching again on his upcoming concert in Cerritos next month!
Best concert EVER! Vanilla Ice was so personable with his audience! He Rocked the show! Even inviting us fans to come up on the stage with him for his entire performance! He didnt care if we touched him or hugged him! Now what musician ever does that? Love you Vanilla! Thank you for giving us fans a once in a life time experience we will never forget!! Much love......Lindseyxoxo
I work backstage at a large venue so I see concerts weekly. Vanilla Ice is one of the best performers I have ever seen! Do not miss this guy, he will be one of the most energetic, fun shows you will ever see.I was literally smiling during this performance! Thank you Vanilla for a fantastic show for me and 5000 other people!
Amazing... ignore the low ratings Vanilla Ice was amazing.... it was such an awesome experience... my wife and I love watching his DIY VIP Project show and she surprised me with tickets to his appearance at the Knoll August 3.
Was unorganized too much time in between performances
Sound system was awful could get real experience of the bands I loved! The artist did amazing adjusting!
Show was well worth it. They had some major sound issues for the first 90 minutes so was very disappointed out the gate. Show started about an hour late, and was unable to hear the first 2 artists.
Great concert!! Got to get on stage w Vanilla Ice!!
I was highly disappointed and upset that I wasn't informed before the concert that Trina wouldn't be there. That's the main act I wanted to see.
The opening was horrific. Terrible. 2 hours after the show started Montell Jordan finally came on, we were about to leave before he came on. Not anticipating the concert to go so long we had to leave before we even saw the last two artists cause we had a babysitter only until 11:30pm. The other artists we did see that we came to see were great otherwise.
