The "F" word...

[AndreasR]

Maybe this is just my Dutch culture speaking, but to me it's incredibly bizarre to see this much bickering over 1 word.
Unlike the military kind, f-bombs don't hurt anybody.

 

[fhm555]

Also in an outlaw/country band. We Play biker bars and clubhouses for the most part so we hear it from them way more than they hear it from us. On the other hand, when i play old time hillbilly stuff with my dad, anyone cursing would be shown the door forthwith, so i'd have to say venue is everything when it comes to dropping the F bomb.

Shanana excepted of course.

 

[Omega Monkey]

Every once in a while I'm reminded of the age makeup of this place and how square some people are. It's just a word (literally). Now, I wouldn't suggest using it every other word in a sentence, but if it pops out from time to time over the course of a set BFD. Especially at any kind of rock or pop show. Now, if it's a chamber concert and you say "you mother f'ers ready for some moonlight f'in sonata?!?!?!" then that might be a little inappropriate. But if you're playing in a bar, club, etc... probably nobody cares, if they even notice it consciously.

I was at a gig once and watched a 20something kid absolutely nail a 20 minute set solo, acoustic...had the room in his hand, hanging on every word...until the F bomb was used in banter with audience...it absolutely deducted from the overall performance, you could tell it made a few people uneasy...

I think you're projecting. Not everybody is Ned Flanders, and I highly doubt anybody else in the room cared, unless they were on break from bible camp or something or if he was saying it in the guise of attacking the audience. "I hate you f'in people!" is a lot different than "f'in A, great crowd tonight, awesome, thanks". But yelling "I hate you people!" would make people uneasy anyway, with or without the dreaded word.

 

[sean_on_bass]

I am bit against censorship, and a big fan of vulgarity in TV, film, and music. So for me, the word is not offensive. I might even gain a little respect for the person saying it in a public place. BUT, that doesn't change the fact that many people do find it crude, and that i know. Hence, i would leave the foul language out if i were in that situation. That is unless it was the perfect crowd and gig for it.

 

[RobBrochu]

It's only appropriate to say it if you're doing it . And if you're doing it ON STAGE, I wanna watch!

 

[D M C]

Depends on the crowd. Mind you, I'm a church going man. 99% of the time, it's gratuitous and doesn't add anything. But everything has its time and place.

This.

 

[Space Pickle]

Now, if it's a chamber concert and you say "you mother f'ers ready for some moonlight f'in sonata?!?!?!" then that might be a little inappropriate.

that would be both amazing and hilarious

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

I know I'm not the only one here who always scrolls by this thread and thinks "great, another Fender thread."

 

[MicRidley]

It's hard to imagine a stage without the f bomb.

I understand professionalism, and the concern stemming from the desire to maintain a certain level of respect.

However most crowds shouldn't be shocked to hear it.

If the sissy poprock bands can drop them left and right, no reason a bunch of musicians working their asses off can't use it as the deem fit.

Just don't be the kind of person who uses it as an endless space filler. There are those out there who cannot help but say it every few words when addressing multiple people.