RBD @ Gibson Ampitheatre: The Phenomenon Dissected

By The Commodore: Shane - Monday February 19th 2007

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RBD: Anahi @ Gibson Ampitheatre “Have you heard of RBD?”

“.. RBD?! You mean Rebelde?!”

“Yeah, have you heard of them?”

“OMG, I LOVE THEM!”

“Wanna go to their concert and possibly interview them with me?”

“eeeeeeeeeee!!!”

This was the conversation I had with my resident Mexican Culture specialist, Rosalva. Apparently, she likes them very much. And it seems that the rest of the world does too as they’re outselling stadium crowds around the globe and have multi-platinum albums. Still not ringing any bells? Well lets just say this, RBD (AKA: Rebelde) is to the music world what soccer (AKA: fÃºtbol) is to the sporting world. They’re huge.

When we arrived at The Gibson Amphitheatre the line to get in already snaked its way past the Billabong store and was well on its way to Things From Another World. Age range was amazing, from 40-50 year olds to toddlers and ‘tweens. Since I’ve missed out on the NKTOB phenom, this must have been what it was like.

For the uninitiated, RBD is comprised of 3 girls and 3 boys spawned from a very popular Mexican telenovela. They are a cross between N*Sync, Spice Girls and Beverly Hills 90210, all rolled into one. Their image is a branding powerhouse as their faces and names are emblazoned on everything from lunch pails to pillow cases which many of the fans brought with them to show their dedication the RBD nation.

Juan, 23 and a rabid RBD fan from Riverside, CA (yes folks, he came all the way from the 909 to see RBD) was in line pacing and brimming with excitement.

“Hi, so are you excited about the show?”

“OMG, yes, I love Rebelde. I’ve even gone to TJ to see them!”

Wow. “So, tell me what is it about RBD that gets your blood pumping.”

“The music first of all is just really fun and makes you forget about the troubles in your life. And, it reminds me of growing up in Mexico for some reason.”

“That’s cool, so who is your favorite member of RBD?”

“Anahi, because she’s a whore, but in respectful way.”

“Wow, that’s quite an achievement.”

The amphitheatre was packed to the gills and the dB levels of screaming girls was enough to cause dolphins off the coast of San Pedro to go bat-shit crazy. This, of course, was amplified to a power of 10 once RBD hit the stage. Kids were practically tearing their own flesh off!

The group were all dressed in a pop meets post-apocalyptic future sort of way, with strategically placed tears, and in some instances, just wearing torn bits of fabric. ¡Muy caliente! The songs were all very fun, and it got the crowd bobbing their heads and singing along. I wish my grasp was a bit better, but Rosalva was there to translate one of Maite’s mini speeches:
RBD @ Gibson
“She’s saying something about that there’s no such thing as sex, no such thing as countries, boys, girls, differences, just that we are one. Or something.”

RBD is so Zen.

One of my favorite parts of the show was when each boy/girl pair of RBD came up to the crowd and did a short makeout session on stage. This caused the crowd to writhe and foam at the mouth in a euphoric frenzy; it scared me a little. I love that this band has no problem with using sex to incite riot behavior.

After the show, we were informed that there would be no interviews as RBD’s schedule is too tight. Well, that was a buzzkill, so instead of throwing what could’ve been an amazing interview into the garbage dump, I had Rosalva, and Super Fan #1 Juan, pose as RBD and answer the questions for me in typical RBD fashion.

Me: “So, how was the show?”

Dulce Maria: “Wow, the Los Angeles crowd is so giving, I LOVE Los Angeles, so much energy!”

Me: “Yeah, it was getting pretty crazy in there.”

Alfonso: “It’s great to see our fans here.”

Me: “So, tell me, is there any truth to the rumors that many of you guys are dating?”

Laughs and chuckles all around.

Maite: “No, we’re all just really good friends! I love my band mates.”

Me: “Aww, that’s sweet. Do you have anything to say to our Losanjealous.com readers?”

Anahi: “Yes, stay strong, believe in your dreams, and keep reading Losanjealous.com!”

Me: “Thanks guys, it’s been great chatting with you! Have a great tour!”

Ok, so maybe it wasn’t an AMAZING interview, but it did give us a reason to have an RBD photo shoot:

RBD, your style and words inspire me. Some day, I too will have the power to incite mob hysteria with one look, but until then, I’ll be rockin’ out to RBD.

Special Bonus Photo: RBD Decals ON SALE NOW:: Kiosk, KFC:: Hollywood/Alexendria

What now?

114 Responses to “RBD @ Gibson Ampitheatre: The Phenomenon Dissected”

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Posted by CRISTINA 1/16/08 at 9:09 am #

SWEET
Posted by RBD 1/16/08 at 4:32 pm #

rbd tu heres de lo mejor soy su fans numero uno bye I LOVE YOU RBD
Posted by fabian 1/17/08 at 10:11 pm #

i love rbd and i think that they will go along way from here and also this was such a good report congratulations
Posted by Alejandra Elana 1/24/08 at 4:18 pm #

RBD (meaning Rebelde, ‘Rebels’ in English) is very big in Romania also, and I guess all across Europe. Why? Because they are fresh, energetic and their lyrics SAY something. Los quiero! Oh, and don’t forget,they are NOT S Club 7′s followers… Does the name TIMBIRICHE tell you anything? They were the greatest for so many years!
Posted by andiara 1/26/08 at 3:47 pm #

pra vc
Posted by mariela 1/26/08 at 4:48 pm #

hola!!!! wow ustedes son lo maximo los adoro y alos que mas adoro son anahi y poncho ojala que vengan para aca a salt lake city a dar un concierto porque ese es mi sueno deberas ojala que si vengan yo y mi amiga elizabeth somos fan #1 de ustedes espero que me manden saludos por mi myspace es el [email protected] espero que si me manden saludos.
Posted by victoria 1/27/08 at 6:33 pm #

vadia puta m´hjb vh http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?uid=1177050805344603242=
Posted by victoria 1/27/08 at 6:35 pm #

puta vadia filha da puta
Posted by maricela 1/29/08 at 6:04 am #

rbd es mi grupo favorito numero1 me encanata como cantan. y poncho esta bien guapo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Djordje 2/4/08 at 3:36 am #

Naucite srpski jezik jer vas Srbi vole.Serbia love RBD.
Posted by Varga Edit Anna 2/4/08 at 9:14 am #

rbd es mi favorito y poncho esta bien guapo.los adoro mi corason est rbd lo amo mucho
Posted by guadalupe 2/7/08 at 1:35 pm #

rbd los amo con todo mi corazon………………me encantan sus canziones y su look y como cantan so lo maximo para mi……no saben cuanto los quiero……:]

un beso a todos,

!muahhhhhhhh!
Posted by elena 3/3/08 at 3:34 pm #

i love you alfonso you are so cute
Posted by elena 3/6/08 at 1:47 pm #

yo si soy mexicana y yo love rbd
Posted by gabby 3/6/08 at 1:53 pm #

call me 1440-3521103
Posted by gabby 3/6/08 at 1:59 pm #

call me 1440-3521103 gaey-y
Posted by La Rebel 3/14/08 at 8:40 am #

OSEA OBVIO QUE SON UNOS IMPOSTOPRES DE LO PEOR!! NO TIENEN NI UNA GOTA DE eLLOS LAS MUJERES SON ORRENDAS Y PONCHO ES UN PAPACITO COMPARADO CON TIGO Y CHRISTOPHER ES SUPER MAS WAPO..USTEDES SON UNOS USURPADORES DE MUY MUY MUY MAL GUSTO!!! OSEA QUE LES PASA!!!! NO LES YEGAN NI ALOS TALONES!!

BUENA SUERTE CON SU CARRERA DE FRACASADOS!
Posted by g@by 3/14/08 at 3:13 pm #

rbd amo todos voceis amoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo todossssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
beijos!!!!!!!
Posted by anti RBD girl 3/15/08 at 5:54 am #

REBELDE SUX…!!!
Posted by carmen 3/21/08 at 3:42 pm #

son de lo mejor nadie igual que ustedes
Posted by agustinadaniela 4/5/08 at 11:35 am #

anahy sos la mejor igual que dulce mariaz las quiero mucho agustina
Posted by nataly 4/11/08 at 6:41 pm #

“Hi rbd”,” no saben cuanto los amo”, yo fui al concierto de ustedes en el course amphetheater de “San Diego”, y la verdad es que me diverty y mas que no pude creer que los vi a ustedes y a “timbiriche la nueva banda”, casi me desmallo de la emotion.No saben cuantas veses quise verlos esta fue mi primera ves en verlos y me encanto.”Ojala vtengan mas conciertos aqui en “San Diego”, o en “Los Angel para yo poder ir”.Cuando vi a Timbiriche la nueva banda me “ENAMORE DE”, “URIEL”, y cuando vi a “REBELDE”,”ME ENAMORE DE TODOS”.

“PERO AUNQUE YO SOY MAYTE Y ME GUSTA MUCHO SER COMO ELLA Y TENGO LA MISMA PERSONALIDAD ASI COMO SOMOS IGUALES DE TODO ME GUSTAN TODOS”………….???????????????”"”"”"”"”"”"”

“POR FAVOR NO SE LES OLVIDE QUE NATALY SU FAN # 00000000000000000001 LOS AMA EN EL MUNDO Y SI RESIVEN ESTE MENSAGE Y ME ESCRIBEN EN MI E-MAIL ME ENCANTARIA ESCUCHARLOS…………????????????????
Posted by geraldin 4/14/08 at 3:23 pm #

me imagino q se siente cuando esta ese poco de gente y ustedes en el esenario creo q le da como a mi cuando participe en una conpetencia de baile de hip hop y bueno en verdad. eso se siente escalofriante jijijiji…!!!
y bueno bay me ustaria q si xfa me agregara este es mimsn lisbethgeraldin92@….
y bueno me llamo geraldin y tengo 15 año y ustedes siempre me paresiero n unas persona super lindisima@@@ bay un besote a alfonso y a los otros muaaaa lo amo

REBELDE ES LA MEJOR MUSIKA MEXICA..!!!
Posted by PAZ MARIA 4/20/08 at 4:39 pm #

HOLA SOY MARIA QUERI A SALUDARLOS
Posted by Medusa Deevil 4/24/08 at 11:13 am #

i LOVE YOUR SONNG
Posted by ALIX 4/26/08 at 12:14 pm #

hOlA Se lEs quIeRe mIl bNo bYe
Posted by diana 4/26/08 at 4:33 pm #

ME FACINA REBELDE ES LO MEJOR QUE HAN PUESTO EN LA TV NO HAY NOVELA QUE LA SUPERE NADA LE LLEGA ALOS TALONES SON LO MAXIMO ME GUSTAN TODOS PERO GUSTA UN POCO MAS ANAHY Y PONCHO CREO QUE HACEN UNA PAREJA ESTUPENDA UBIERA SIDA GENIAL QUE EN LA VIDA REAL FUERAN NOVIOS !!!!!!!!!RBD ESLO MEJORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR DELO ,EJOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR DEL MUNDO LOS QUIERO NO DEJEN DE EXISTIR EN LA TELE.BAY
Posted by Ichy RBD Fan 5/9/08 at 4:44 am #

I LOVE RBD!
Mine favourite song is Fui La Nina
Kiss
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*
Posted by guadalupe gallardo 5/9/08 at 4:58 pm #

I LOVE RBD ^_^
A USTEDES CHIKOS LE VALLA MUY BIEN:]
Y USTEDES DE LA FOTO SIGAN SONANDO….O_o
Posted by Jelena 5/17/08 at 12:31 pm #

I love RBD and I want them in Serbia.I cannot wait anymore.Concert is in September.I will go and that is 100 per cent sure.
Posted by karen 5/28/08 at 6:46 am #

great picture the one with their twins!!!
Posted by Charito 6/13/08 at 9:13 pm #

hola bueno.. a mi me encanta RBD.. lo miro todos los DIAs… y me encanta como actuan todos los chavos..
me encantaria que en vida real anahi y alfonso salieran.. hacen re linda pareja..
a mi el que ams qme gusta es miguel (ALFONSO) depues diego..
besoss
a
todos
Brenda fernandezz
Posted by caro 6/27/08 at 4:11 pm #

hola chicos
no saben cuanto m gusta rbd, siempre m peleo con mis hrmanos para verlos a ustedes, son mis idolos, mas q nada las chicas,no saben cuanto m gustaria poder tenerlos al frente mio…
bueno bye,besos,y suerte…
Posted by kenia 7/1/08 at 12:00 pm #

wOolitazZ!!
well my name is kenia and i wanted to said that i love rbd!!! and i love poncho and ani they are the best and i i’m very thanksful because they come to my city !!
i love you ponch
Posted by kenia 7/1/08 at 12:00 pm #

wOolitazZ!!
well my name is kenia and i wanted to said that i love rbd!!! and i love poncho and ani they are the best and i’m very thanksful because they come to my city !!
i love you ponch
Posted by Brenda carolina 7/1/08 at 12:27 pm #

hola yo admiro a rbd son lo maximo!! me gusta su look, como actuan ha los quiero a a todos .

saludos para todos
Posted by Jessica 7/19/08 at 2:09 pm #

Hola yo soy Jessica y me dicen jeffy les comento que rbd esta re bueno es la primera novela mexicana que me gusta ojala que lo bean porque se los recomiendo (da en el canal de boomeran 44) bueno chau me despido AGUANTE REBELDE Y SUS FOTOS
CHAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Posted by fiorella 7/23/08 at 5:29 pm #

bueno solo mandarle saludos aRBD que me encanta y siempre escucho todas sus canciones como INALCANZABLE que me encanta esa cancion bueno me despido
CHAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
1000 BESITOS…………………
Posted by Dijana 9/5/08 at 11:41 am #

i want to meet u rbd that is my life wish u have concert 7 september in serbia and i come shure i come rbd is best group in world……i have group with my two sisters and my three friends we have group how rbd but other we are kids and name of our group is otkaceni klinci that mean of serbian crazy kids i love rbd-ja volim buntovnike sooooooo much my friends from south africa says u a hello and she want to have autograph of us i love u my fav singer is mia(anahi)and im anahi in our group my sister lidia is dul my sister jovana is mai marko is poncho milan is chris and nemanja is christopher we all love rbd……..rbd is most popular group in serbia my 2 friends 2 sister and i want to meet us this is our life wish we love u………………………….ByE
Posted by Natasa 9/11/08 at 6:31 am #

Hi…my name is Natasha and I LOVE RBD…They are the best…my msn is [email protected]
Posted by kariana 9/25/08 at 10:54 am #

wo0o0laxx
PS SOLO KIERO DECIR
K RBD SON LOS MEJORES
I PS K NUNCA SE SEPAREN
POR K SOI SU FAN NUM.1
OK BUENO SOLO LES KIERO
DECIR K SON LOS MEJORES
BIE LOS KIERO MUXO RBD OK
Posted by kariana 9/25/08 at 10:59 am #

SON LOS MEJORES
DEL MUNDO
I SIEMPRE ESCUCHO SUS CANCIONES
COMO I NO PUEDO OLVIDRTES
K SE LA DEDIKE A MI NOVIO I MUXOS SALUDITOS
a RBD
LOS AMO A TODOS RBD OK. ADIOS
I SEIMPRE LOS VEO SUS VIDEOS
I TENGO TODOS SU DISCOS D RBD
LOS KIERO SUERTE ADIOS SON LOE MEJORES XD
Posted by Jamilex 10/26/08 at 10:38 am #

Rbd is the best pero con esa foto se jodio el grupo pero q se joda como quiera sigue siendo rbd.
Posted by Jamilex 10/26/08 at 10:41 am #

I LOVE RBD
LOS AMO A TODOS
NUNCA ME PIERDO SUS VIDEOS
THEY ARE THE BEST.
Posted by CAROLINA 11/29/08 at 10:45 am #

RBD IS THE BEST AND I LOVE THEM WITH ALL MY HEART. SOO STOP HATING AND THEIR SOO COOL AND ANAHI IS THAT BEST AND THEY SING REALLY GOOD AND THEY ALL HAVE AN AMAZING VOICE. GOOD LUCK TO RBD!!!
Posted by DENIS 11/29/08 at 10:47 am #

YEAAAAAAH RBD 4 EVER!!
Posted by s 12/5/08 at 2:40 pm #

Is tonight really their last concert ever in the US?
Posted by Ryan 12/5/08 at 2:45 pm #

whoa – I had no idea! Apparently that’s the case…

“EL ULTIMO ADIOS CONCERT”

I must say though, you threw me off by typing in English here, man.
Posted by Shane 12/5/08 at 2:58 pm #

Can I tell you how much I fucking LOVE this comment thread?!?!
Posted by Ryan 12/5/08 at 3:14 pm #

Ha! I credit the hard-nosed journalism above for the comments, Shane.

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