After attending the group Y conference for action sports at the Home Depot Center from 8am-3pm, I headed over to the X-games at the Staples Center to watch the mega ramp event at 6pm, in which Jake Brown won – beating out defending 2x back-to-back champion Bob Burnquist.  Around 8:45pm, I walked across the street for the red carpet ceremony of the releasing of the X-games 3D movie at the Nokia Theatre.  A wide variety of celebrities (Pamela Anderson for one) and action sports athletes (Shaun White, Andy Macdonald, Kevin Robinson) and business folks were in attendance.  I took my intern Shawn with me and we rolled down the red carpet like rock stars as people stared like “who the hell are these guys?”  Here’s a photo with Slash.

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Speaking of genius, Prince is just that…  who else can sing, dance and wail on guitar while writing their own songs, controlling nearly every aspect of their copyright, understanding how to use technology, etc.  I have been fortunate to see Prince numerous times – Staples Center, House of Blues, Emerald Club, Nokia, Rio, Coachella, etc.

His most recent show at the Nokia theatre while stripped down to bare minimum was truthfully soulful – unmatched like years past… Despite sound issues, Prince trekked on and commanded the crowd with every move.  What’s most amazing is humbleness with age… very little ego while allowing the others in the band to shine.  Furthermore, his allowing of some fans on stage who got the opportunity to hug him… then at the end of the show taking the time to shake hands with those in the front row, while thanking GOD for his blessings.  check out www.lotusflow3r.com

- Out of Step Geoff Koboldt