Brian's First Blog!

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Hey everyone,

I have now been a part of Daughtry for almost 2 months and it has been such an incredible experience. I have completely gelled with the band and they have embraced me as their new guitar player.

As far as the shows are concerned, they have been amazing! When I get on stage with these four guys it feels like "home" for me.

I would like to personally thank all the fans for such a warm welcome, you guys always give back as much as we put out in our performance.

In closing- I am having the time of my life and I cannot wait to meet you all out on the road! Without you guys we are nothing, thanx for making this happen for all of us!

-Brian

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Just wanted to say that you are an amazing guitarist,it is very clear in your performances how passionate you about it!Keep on rocking,love ya!

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Heh Brian, I wanted to let you guys know that you are amazing. Just being a fan is an honor....You guys rock

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Biggest Canadian Fan
Dawn White

Kelly Shanahan, # 1 OBSESSED DAUGHTRY FAN

1st of all Brian, let me say" wellcome to DAUGHTRY. UR an AWESOME guitar player, DAUGHTRY could not have picked a better guy, Brian I'm from, Auburn NY, I'ved travaled all over NY State to see DAUGHTRY perform in concert. I've not yet missed 1 DAUGHTRY NY State show. I meat U guys in Albany NY on September 13 200, finely after all the DAUGHTRY shows I've been to in NY State, but Brian that's not all, I'm not kidding about this fact, I've got a huge background in our music world myself as well. U would not believe my music knowlage it would totally blow U guys. I'm a Disc Jockey so I travel a lot for music, Music has always been my passion, Check me out on myspace.com/musicqueen515, I'll see DAUGHTRY once again soon. take care

Kelly J Shanahan
from, Auburn NY

As a new member of the site I would like to say welcome to you Brian - you rock, as all in Daughtry. Between you and me, u're my favourite (except Chris) in the band. Cause of u I'm going to take guitar lessons. So I would like to say thanks dude. U're a new idol for me and an inspiration source, heh.
Take care and good luck.
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Daughtry - Music

hahahahahha!
sorry it just makes me laugh when ppl say thanx. idk y.
haha no offense or anything, you are great!

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••Dani••

Meet you in Florida in both Orlando and St Pete. You are the nicest young man, hope you had some time with your family . . .in the down weeks. See you soon in Vegas. . .you guys Rock . . .hey talk the guys into doing some new stuff at pool side would ya??? {{hugs}}

Hey Brian!

Welcome! So happy you are part of the Daughtry world. You rock baby! :0)

Can't wait to see ya and hope I get to meet ya in Vancouver, Canada on August 26th.

Mwwaaahh!
Jellybean

welcome to the band and congradulatings! U ROCK!!!
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May 10th was the day music died. A.Raz

Hey Brian,
Just want to say welcome to Daughtry and hope to see you guy's live someday,......... not sure if your every going to come to Boise or not though. It would be a dream come true for me and i know of alot of other people here too. I actually met a friend here in this area due to our mutual love for you guys! anyway, take care. ~Kim
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my video's...... http://www.youtube.com/bentleez check em out Smiling

I want to add you to my "FRIENDS" list and can't seem to make it work!!!
I'll keep working on it!
Smiling
JILL

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"WHAT I WANT"...(What I need) ...
is a Photo with Chris, JP & Steely (& Steely's autograph!)
Hoping to "CRASH" (into you) Sept. 15th ~ so I can complete my collection!
Was a GMA VIP ...but no meet & greet took place that day.
I need another chance!!!!

Welcome to the band!!

KEEP UP HEADBANGING AND ROCKIN ON STAGE BRIAN...Don't forget to come to Germany, maybe we can listen to some Scorpion Cd's hahahaha...

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I CAN HEADBANG BUT IT LOOKS STUPID

Your awesome, keep it up all right. I dont think the band would be the same without you... somethings just cant be replaced. So how are you doing?

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BrOkEn WiNgEd AnGeL

ur amazing and i will see ya soon at the water front on aug 30 cant wait
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taylor

hey Brian!

May i be the 300th person to tell how proud i am of you and everything you've become. You've come a long way from teaching beginners like me at Stacy's. And i hope you're proud of ME when i tell you i have a small collection of songs started and i can sing and play at the same time =O haha! I sat about 2 inches from the screen when i saw you on Idol. Best of luck and COME TO OHIO UNIVERSITY and visit me. People LOVE you guys there! Stay awesome.

Jessica Derstine
Brian Craddock's #2 fan (because his mom is probably #1)

i was so amazed by ur ability to put on a great show with no notice lol i was right in front of u ... camera happy girl who was screamin her head off lol i just wanna say it was totally kool and the airforce invites u to come check us out anytime
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christy

CONGRATS! YOU'RE SO LUCKY! i would do anything to be a guitarist for daughtry! congrats! kudos! lucky! lucky, lucky, LUCKY! Smiling
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DAUGHTRY.ROXZ.ABBIE'S.SOXZ WAZ HERE!

hey brian seems like you can really rock i saw you guys in philly and you did amazing--no doubt about it!! Anyway, i hope to see you guys soon =)
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DAUGHTRY!!!!!---My LiFE, My WORLD, My OBBSESSiON

Welcome.
Congrats.
See you in Hershey, PA.

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Becky

Hey Brian!

We are so proud of you here in C'ville! Jan watches the video everytime it comes on and is just so proud of you! Mint is not the same without you, but we are just so damn happy for you! One of the restaurants in Woodbrook named a salad for the band, it was awesome!

Anyway, Best of luck! Can't wait for ya'll to come back and play your hometown!

Congratulations!

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Patty Cornell
Charlottesville, Virginia
Go Brian Go! We are so happy for you!

Hey Brian! Mike and I tried to get tickets for the show in Missouri, but they were sold out!!! Not surprised! I told Holli to have you swing by for a home cooked meal, but she said you would probably be in a hurry to get home...don't know why! We are really happy for you and hope everything is going the way you thought it would. It's still wierd(and cool) to see you on TV, but we're used to seeing you mowing the lawn! Take it easy, Holly.

I just found out you will be in Harrington De in July and I along with my family will be the first to buy tickets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would buy them now but...they will not go on sale until April 23rd.. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon!
Take care
Jeany L...

We'll be seeing you at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida this weekend! Please give us backstage passes or VIP tickets to meet the BAND!!! Here's why:

‘Twas the night before the Daughtry concert,
And all through the house, everyone was rockin’ (except for my spouse)
The kids had their MP3 players in their ears,
Chris Daughtry and his band were all they wanted to hear.
We were too excited to lay in our beds,
While visions of meeting Chris & the band ran through our heads.
So my teenager was dressed and ready to go,
And my five-year old daughter couldn’t wait for the show.

Away to the car we flew like a flash,
Speeding to Universal, hoping not to crash.
To see the band Daughtry was our greatest quest
Free VIP tickets would really be the best!

We play the CD in the car and the kids sing along
Even my five-year old knows all the words to his songs!
We’ve watched Chris since his first audition,
From American Idol to the fulfillment of his mission.
To be number one on the charts - yes, yes, yes!
Now we want to congratulate Daughtry on their huge success!

On April 7th in Orlando at Universal Studios,
Daughtry will be playing and that is where we will go.
We need VIP tickets, just 4 in all,
One for me, my husband, my son, and my daughter so small.

To meet Chris would be an awesome thrill!
My five year old’s dream you would fulfill.
We’ve wished upon a star – that’s you!
So be our Disney and make our dreams come true!

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I am an over 50 rocker. I have been following you since AI. I think the new CD is great. I hope you will be a nice person & treat your fans well. Can't wait to catch you in concert. (Tickets in my town sold out in 10 min.) Keep rockin! BE A NICE PERSON!!!!

Hey Brian,
Just wanted to thank you for being so kind to take a moment to talk with me and sign an autograph at the Annex 3/28! I can't tell you how much it meant to me! You are so down-to-earth and one amazing guitar player. Bet you don't miss your day job! You all so totally rock dudes! Such an amazing talent you all have blended together. I was mezmerized and in awe - never wanted that night to end! Truly amazing! Keep rockin' - can't wait to see ya'll again sometime. (please come back to WI!) Thanks again for the time - Luv ya'll! ~~Dawn

Hey Brian! It was great seeing you in action in Chicago and getting a chance to meet you and get to know you a little at The Pint after the show! You are a GREAT guitar player and and awesome guy!! Keep Rockin! Can't wait to see you in Madison tomorrow!
Kathy

Hey Brian!!

I was hoping my son and I would get to catch up with you guys tonight in Louisville, but no such luck. It's really gonna suck sitting at home tonight watching Dancing with the Stars, or something lame, while you guys are rocking the house just down the road. Sad But, we'll catch up with you again. Louisville's going to luv ya!! \,,/ \,,/

Much love!!!

The way you stood and chatted with us was amazing! You guys are by far the friendliest band EVER!! You put on an AWESOME show!! Thanks for making my first concert great!!!!

***Monica

I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU GUYS KNOW THAT YOU ARE AWESOME.YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO GO SO FAR OUT THERE AND IM BEHIND YOU 100% AS WELL AS MILLIONS OF OTHERS.YOUR DOING GRRRRREAT AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.ROCK ON AND BE SAFE.GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU.

YOUR FAN
SHAWNA

I live in Eau Claire WI. and I have been waiting for Daughtry to come to this area or at least the Minneapolis- St. Paul area. This is my favorite band and I would like to know if they are coming to this area. Please let me know if there is any news. Chris we support you and the band 100%!! Dawn Kaupp

in Charlottesville

Can't get tickets to Starr Hill. Hopefully we'll get to see you play sometime soon.

I grew up in the 70's and even though my kids think that I am out of touch, I am a Rocker Granny. Chris I have watched everything you have done since day one on the AI. On on of your new CD's
could you please put in Bloody Sunday, Bob Seger's Turn The Page and Sandman by Metlica.
When is the next CD due out I have worn this one out?

Thank
2blue4u

Chris and all you wonderful band members!
I really hope you read this blog.
1st and foremost, I enjoy your music so much! Your sound, your technique and your lyrics are all so phenomenal. You are fabulous and your concert was fun to watch.
I was in Chicago. A friend and I traveled 3 hours to get there. I met a lot of people who traveled further and paid more than my $150.00 for a ticket. We were so excited to see you in concert. We were also hopeful we might be fortunate enough to get an autograph. That of course didn’t happen.
Chris, I need to get serious. I’m a 54 year old fan. I understand the need for security. But I think your guys are a bit extreme.
1st I had a gift for you from Harley Davidson. You probably got a bike from them (or so I’ve heard) but this is a 1 of a kind shirt that I felt you might enjoy. Anyway- I made it to the front left of the stage and your security guard told me to get back, even after I asked him to just give it to you.
I’m not the only one that had trouble with your security. Even the VIP members were treated like dirt. (This is exactly how I felt).
Chris, there were about 50 of us that stood in line in the cold and dampness from 3:00 (of course more came later). We know you were there; we met Joey at the restaurant.
We all felt you had opportunities to met and greet the fans. Perhaps an autograph session, you wanted the small venues so that you could get more personable. Why weren’t you out there then? Bigger stars have signing sessions and its good for publicity. Why can’t security rope off a section for you? Actually, I feel everyone would have been very well behaved without a rope. If you keep treating your fans like you do it might remain the small venue. I sure hope not. Right now we all blame security. Maybe you can change their rudeness. And don’t be so fearful of your fans.
Hope you can change this by the time I get to Madison. Can’t wait to see you there!

Hey, I was so excited to see your blog on the Daughtry web site! Glad to see that you are doing so well and having fun. We are looking forward to having you home in C-ville in April. Enjoy the dream, cousin!

Take care,

Alicia

Congratulations Brian!!!!!!!

I am so excited for you. I just heard from Phil that you hooked up with Daughtry. I have had my head in the sand with work and school for the past year and had no idea. Phil told me in the car on the way down here and I nearly ran off the road! I know Chris is stoked to have talent like yours on board. I am gonna do my best to get in to see the show when you guys come to Universal Studios. There's something you should know; something you said a long time ago about doing whatever it takes to follow your dreams, working a crummy job so you can continue to get by and chase your dream at the same time, and so forth. Well, that was really a great deal of my inspiration to move to Orlando and start chasing my dream. Not to sound wierd or anything, but in that respect, you are one of my heros. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for you. Hopefully some day I will be as succesful with my dream as you have been with yours.

Keep on rockin!!!!

Robby J

Omg I love this site because it keeps me up to date with everything that is goin on like when he is coming to my town which will be tomorrow and I can't what i'am goin to be so happy but he dosen't live to far from me so it isn't that hard to just go to his house becuse he lives one street from me it that so so fun your truly Ravie Baby

First of all let me just say that ya'll are great. Each and every Daughtry song I've ever heard I really do love.

OK...

Brian! You are in LA and I live here now.... no more lovely c'ville (i do miss it though) but I really want to see you!!! I'm so excited for you to have been given this opportunity to work with such great talent, not surprised by any bit... you are an amazing musician. Please let me know if you are around though I'd love to see you and catch up. Or if ya'll are playing somewhere let me know and i'll come watch!

Much Love,
Katie Sig

PS. has my dad sent you the link to the web cam of his new store... haha???? its great! I can log on and keep tabs on the folks. I doubt that with your new schedule you are still doing graphic work but let me know.... Hope all is well! Shocked)

i have never heard anything so good as you guys keep it up

Love the music

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